Part 2 of the series in Book II of the Psalms.  Two contrasting psalms - a lament at God's absence and a song for a royal wedding.

Part 1 of a series in Book II of the Psalms.  The challenge to hope in God when He seems distant.

Part 13 of the series in the parables of Jesus in Matthew's Gospel.  Jesus describes the final judgement of the nations when He returns in glory in terms of a shepherd separating sheep from goats.

Part 12 of the series in the parables in Matthew's Gospel.  The parables of the Ten Virgins and the Bags of Money (Talents).  Two parables about the delay in Christ's return and the need to be ready and productive as we wait.

Part 11 of the series in the Parables in Matthew's Gospel.  The parable of the wedding feast - a story of inclusion of sinners with a powerful twist.

Part 10 of the series in the Parables in Matthew.  The parables of the two sons and of the tenants in the vineyard challenge the chief priests and Pharisees.

Part 9 of the series in the Parables in Matthew's Gospel.  The economy of the kingdom - God's free grace - illustrated in a parable about workers in a vineyard.

Part 8 of the series in the parables in Matthew.  As we forgive those who trespass against us - the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant.

Part 7 of the series in the parables in Matthew.  The parable of the lost sheep - shepherds in God's flock must care individually and sacrificially for all.

Part 6 of the series in the Parables in Matthew.  Jesus applies the parable of the weeds, explaining that our problem is sinful hearts rather than pollution from outside.