Sometimes the Bible is taught as if God’s story took place in a vacuum when it comes to world history. We read about Moses, Jeremiah, Samson, King David, and Herod as if those events took place in a parallel universe and had no affect on the world at...
Many of us will remember the song "Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man" when we attending Sunday School as children. Zacchaeus lived in Jericho; he was small in stature; and he was rich. he was the Chief Tax Collector.
Jesus is on his way to the cross. He has resolutely set his eyes on Calvary and we are witnessing his final journey to Jerusalem. He is concluding three years of ministry that began with a miracle in Canaan at a wedding feast and will conclude with...
In the previous parable Jesus used a Tax-Collector as an example of someone the Pharisees would have considered to be unworthy. Here he is championing the cause of the innocent–the children–the babies. He was removing all hope that anyone could enter...
Within the church it is common to compare our spiritual walk to other Believers’ walks for the sake of feeling a little better about ourselves. The Pharisees (not known to be a humble group) were not merely claiming superiority on the level of...
Jesus moves on with another parable. In a nutshell this parable is about two judges, a widow, and the return of Christ. This parable is about the second coming of Christ! Jesus is continuing His prophecy concerning His
Jesus says there are only two masters from which to choose on earth: money or Him.
The parable of the rich man reinforces the previous parable of the dishonest manager and the emphasis Jesus placed upon the improper use of worldly resources.