THE LABORERS IN THE VINEYARD
Before reading on, take a moment to read the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard in its entirety (Matthew 20:1-16). Having done so, can… Read More »THE LABORERS IN THE VINEYARD
The parables of our Lord
THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANT
(Please read Matthew 18:21-35) This parable concludes a chapter in Matthew in which the Lord details the extraordinary relations among members of His Church. In… Read More »THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANT
THE DRAGNET
Every hoarder’s worst nightmare is to find someone sorting through his belongings, and throwing into the trash items that he considers to be personal treasures.… Read More »THE DRAGNET
THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold… Read More »THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE
THE HIDDEN TREASURE
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and… Read More »THE HIDDEN TREASURE
THE GREAT SUPPER
(Please read Luke 14:15-23) Jesus, for whom a day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years, a day, has little tolerance for smug… Read More »THE GREAT SUPPER
THE BARREN FIG TREE
Farming isn’t what it used to be. We live in a cash-crop economy, from seed to harvest in just a few months. Our world wants… Read More »THE BARREN FIG TREE
THE RICH FOOL – Luke 12:13-21
“Whoever has the most toys, wins.” Perhaps you too have heard this expression. Unfortunately, its sentiment is too often the prevailing worldview of our society.… Read More »THE RICH FOOL – Luke 12:13-21
THE FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT
Life is a lesson in limitations. There are limits to how fast we can run, how high we can jump, and how long we will… Read More »THE FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT
THE GOOD SAMARITAN
Jesus’ parables are timeless. But when a story becomes too familiar, you can lose your focus on its original intent. The Parable of the Good… Read More »THE GOOD SAMARITAN