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[[:encoded, "An overview of Romans chapters 1-11. Paul is writing to reunite the church, bringing together Jews and Gentiles with the Gospel of Jesus. Despite all of their differing opinions, all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God and all justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus (Rom 3:23-24)."]]

[[:encoded, "Jesus uses the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 to show us how we are to serve and care for others. Jesus calls us to be people who serve, care, and support others, even if those people may not look, believe, or agree with us."]]

[[:encoded, "Jesus uses the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 to explain how every person can use their own abilities and opportunities in their life to serve others and grow the Kingdom of God."]]

[[:encoded, "Jesus uses the parable of the ten virgins to teach us about having a personal faith. We are all responsible for our own relationship with God."]]

[[:encoded, "Jesus calls His followers to be the salt of the earth and a city on a hill. It's necessary for Christians to be a light to the world, to show others that God loves them."]]

[[:encoded, "Jesus uses the parable of the tenants to teach us that God's desire for His creation is to bring glory to Him."]]

[[:encoded, "Jesus uses a story about two sons and the reckless love of their father to teach us about the love that God has for each of us."]]

[[:encoded, "Jesus uses the parable of the sower to demonstrate the need to cultivate our own hearts. How are you cultivating your own heart to be prepared to receive the Word of God and the things of God?"]]

[[:encoded, "In Matthew 13:44-46, Jesus uses the parable of the pearl to demonstrate the value of the Kingdom of Heaven."]]

[[:encoded, "In Titus 3:12-15, Paul writes about doing good. The grace of God is what fuels us to do good. Because of the grace and mercy shown to us, we can do good."]]