The Uncommon Truth

This week on The Uncommon Truth, we're taking a look back at the first episode of the season. This episode aired back in May, and set the tone for the whole of season 3, a season that has been all about discovering what "the Kingdom of Heaven is like" according to the parables of Jesus.

So what are parables? What is their purpose? And why was it Jesus' preferred mode of communication? More importantly, what can they tell us about the Kingdom and how we should respond?

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Imagine the King of Heaven has invited you to a magnificent feast. What is your response? Are you too busy? Do you RSVP? What are you supposed to wear? 

This is the setting for Jesus’ Parable of the Wedding Feast in Matthew 22. In that story, there are some big rewards for those who respond correctly, and some even scarier consequences for those who don’t. So what can we learn from this parable? How can we respond appropriately? 

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Steve and Vicki return in person, and we’re continuing our conversation series about what Jesus says the Kingdom of Heaven is like. This time we’re taking a look at the Parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25. 

What talents has Jesus entrusted you with? What are you supposed to do with them? And what about those of us who don’t feel particularly talented? Listen in to find out!

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If you’ve ever heard Jesus’ Parable of the Sower from Matthew chapter 13, there is definitely a lot going on. Seeds are being tossed everywhere, and not all of them find the right ground to take root in. So what does that have to do with our lives as we seek to understand what the Kingdom of Heaven is like?

What does it take to find the good soil? Or more importantly, what does it take to make your soil good? And once you start growing, how can you be as productive as possible in the Kingdom? Between the two of them, Steve and Vicki Orsillo have almost a century of following Jesus; they’re sharing some wisdom on how to stay rooted and fruitful in Christ.

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In Jesus’ parable about two sons asked to go work in their father’s vineyard, we learn a lot about what is valuable in the Kingdom of Heaven. Here Jesus confronts the religious leaders of His day with a question: “Which son did the will of his father?”

If we want to know what the Kingdom is like, we need to get to know the King. Part of that knowledge must include what the King’s will is and how to accomplish it. So how do we go about learning what He wants? And how do we make it happen?

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In our 100th episode, we’re following up our conversation about the greatest in the kingdom by looking at Jesus’ warnings to those in danger of being left out. If depending on our Heavenly Father like a child is a formula for greatness, then what’s in store for those who cause us not to depend on Him?

In the discussion of sin and stumbling blocks, we often think of big, obvious sins. If I don’t teach someone to murder, lust or steal then I’m on the right track, right? But what about subtle stumbling blocks like fostering independence from Jesus? 

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This week’s show continues on the theme of the small things in the Kingdom of Heaven. This time we’re discussing Jesus’ proclamation that only those who become like little children will be admitted into the Kingdom. What does that mean, and how do we accomplish it?

As believers and followers of Jesus, how do we strike the balance between complete child-like dependence on God and growing up to represent Him? What is it about a kid’s humility, trust, kindness and openness that Jesus wants us to resemble? Join us as we break down the upside-down nature of the Kingdom and what it looks like in life today.

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Most of us have heard Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed; something small turns into something big and spectacular. But is that all there is to the story? What the parable of the tiny mote of yeast that leavens the whole lump of dough? 

Even though these are short parables about small things, the implications are far from insignificant. If it’s true that the kingdom of heaven can be compared to such things, what can we learn about it? 

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What is the kingdom of heaven like? When we talk about it, are we talking about eternal life after death, our spiritual lives now, or the coming age when Jesus returns? In Season 3, we’re looking at Jesus’ parables to find the answers.

In Jesus’ parable from Matthew 20, the master of a vineyard goes out to hire laborers to work for the day. Some work all day, while others only work the last hour, yet all receive equal pay. What does this tell us about the kingdom of heaven?

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In a very special episode, we’re joined by special guest Joe Wittwer, founding pastor of Life Center Church in Spokane, Washington. Pastor Joe holds the distinction of being Steve & Vicki’s pastor; Joe officiated the Orisillo’s wedding and helped set them on course to love and serve Jesus with their lives. 

In this episode we’ll hear some eye-opening stories about Steve & Vicki from back-in-the-day, and continue our discussion on the parables of Jesus. What can Jesus’ parable about the sheep and goats tell us about the subject of love? Is there more to love than just the feeling? 

To connect with Joe's church visit: lifecenter.net

Connect with the show: Email [email protected] with topics you would like to see covered, episode feedback and any questions you would like to ask Steve and Vicki.

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