Not everyone will be saved--not even everyone who says they are a Christian. This piercing parable helps us see the universal invitation of the gospel as well as the narrow path required to get into the eternal banquet hall with Jesus.

Jesus calls all people to follow Him, but in doing so He also reminds us to count the cost of following Him. The gospel divides (even families) and leads to a life that is counter-cultural. The cost is high, yes, but the blessing is eternal and better.

Jesus calls all people to follow Him, but in doing so He also reminds us to count the cost of following Him. The gospel divides (even families) and leads to a life that is counter-cultural. The cost is high, yes, but the blessing is eternal and better.

While it may look at times like God is not in control or that evil is triumphing, He has not given up one inch of His sovereignty. And though He may delay it, He will certainly judge evil and will reward those who place their faith in Him. These truths help us stand firm in the midst of the chaos around us.

The soil condition of your heart is revealed when the seed of the Word is scattered on it. Hard soil (dead), rocky soil (afraid), and thorny soil (worldly) all prove unfruitful and are bad soils. Jesus wants good soil from which He can produce much fruit for His glory. Plead with Him to make you good soil.

Materialism invades our culture, because it invades our individual lives and hearts. The enemy uses it as a subtle trap to destroy us slowly. Jesus warns us in this parable to be rich toward God rather than worrying about being rich here. Intentional generosity is the antidote to this poison of covetousness.

Materialism invades our culture, because it invades our individual lives and hearts. The enemy uses it as a subtle trap to destroy us slowly. Jesus warns us in this parable to be rich toward God rather than worrying about being rich here. Intentional generosity is the antidote to this poison of covetousness.

The master (Jesus) is returning soon. What are His servants to do with His resources until He returns? Not waste them, but invest them. When we are good stewards, He will bless us with His joy. When we are poor stewards, we should fear His wrath.

The master (Jesus) is returning soon. What are His servants to do with His resources until He returns? Not waste them, but invest them. When we are good stewards, He will bless us with His joy. When we are poor stewards, we should fear His wrath.

Jesus pierced the hearts of the religious people around Him by challenging the foundation of their lives. He does the same for us today. Is it anything other than Him and His words? If so, it will not hold up at the end or in this life.