Categories, labels, groups- our culture loathes these things. No one wants to be defined or lumped in with others. Such is our individualistic mindset. However, Jesus makes it clear that on the final day there will be two categories- the righteous and the unrighteous. There is no middle ground, no nuance. When that day comes, which category will you be in? How about your friends and neighbors? Our answer to these questions comes with the weight of eternity.

Pay attention to the things that really matter. This is Jesus warning to us all. We may not expect it, but that's not excuse- we've been warned. Prepare yourself and prepare your hearts. One day he will return and we will all give an account for our lives. Will you be ready?

The Olivet Discourse is a Jesus's longest and most specific teaching about "the end." However, it is also one of His most controversial and confusing teachings as well. What can we learn from his teaching about "the end," and what was he really trying to tell us?

Jesus reserves his harshest words for those that had the best reputation in Israel. The religious elite and spiritual teachers of Israel were known for their piety, but Jesus saw through the show. He lays out the charges against them and is relentless in calling out their hypocrisy. What lessons can we learn from these men and Jesus's stern rebuke?

If you could sit down and have dinner with Jesus, what questions would you want to ask? There may be a flood of questions that come to mind, but one of them might be the same question the Pharisees had- "What is the most important command in the law?" Jesus's answer to this question is simple and straightforward, and it's the essence of the Christian faith to live it out.

When a king hosts a party, he expects everyone invited to show up ready to celebrate. The story Jesus tells us is that too often many will send their RSVP, but think they'll find a better offer somewhere along the way. When that happens, the gracious king is ready to throw the doors open to anyone that will come.