Weddings are big in the Bible, and wedding feasts are a significant image of the kingdom come. As Jesus shares this parable, he teaches us about the humility that characterizes the kingdom, which was fully embodied in his own life and death.

Jesus used fishing, a common occupation of the day, to convey significant spiritual truth about the kingdom of God. Different kinds of fish end up in a different destination. Which kind of fish are you?

One of the unique parables of Jesus is the parable of the Sower. Not only does Jesus explain its meaning to his disciples, but he defines it as critical for understanding all the parables.

Often, when Jesus spoke in parables, he spoke of eternal life, heaven, and hell. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus contrasts a rich man and a poor man’s life and eternity. What can we learn from Jesus’ teaching?

A common comparison made in both Bible times and modern times is that God’s children are like sheep, and the Lord is like a shepherd. In this parable in Luke 15, Jesus tells us a story that reflects God’s heart and his actions toward those that belong to him.

The parable of the Good Samaritan is a story that many people have heard, both Christian and non-Christian alike. Why did Jesus tell this story, and what was he teaching us?

Paul concludes his words on marriage and singleness by identifying the advantages of the single life.

In this portion of his letter, Paul speaks to a broader issue than simply marriage and singleness. His main point through chapter 7 deals with contentment. Regardless of our status or situation, God calls us to remain faithful to him wherever he’s put us.

Paul turns the corner from how we use our bodies for God’s glory to questions regarding marriage and singleness. He’ll spend considerable time in chapter 7 providing wisdom for marriage.

What is the purpose of our bodies? In continuing to address the issues and sins of the Corinthians, Paul lays out a sort of theology of the body. In our current generation that is terribly confused and distraught about matters related to our physical bodies, we need to hear the thoughts of our Creator on the subject.