This weeks discussion is based on the teaching of Jesus about a rich man and another man named Lazarus. It is found in Luke chapter 16. The first thing to be clear of is that the Lazurus in this message is not the same relative of Martha and Mary, in other parts of the Bible.…
As we continue reviews of the Jesus’ parables, this week we head to Luke chapter 10, and learn about who are neighbor is and how a lowly samaritan showed us the way. The Parable of the Good Samaritan 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what…
This session we get to read about the last of the “I am” parables that Jesus taught his followers. This parable is documented after the last supper in the upper room where Jesus shared the future challenges as he was going to be betrayed, sacrificed and He was gong to leave them. There is not…
As we go through the Parables of Jesus, this session will have a simple message for us, but yet very vital. The parable is one that Jesus taught to His disciples, in regard to His return. There is no clear definition of which return the parable is referring to. It could be the His return…
As the holiday season passes, inevitably the character of a shepherd was visible, from manager scenes, to Christmas ornaments. We don’t have many true shepherds around here, in the sense of livestock related. In the day shepherds were very common. When we look at the bible the role of a shepherd is paramount. If just…
It happens everyday, we all do it in one way or another. We experience life and make conscious decisions multiple times a day. We might call it discerning, or being wise, being street smart or intuition, but we size things up, make assumptions and live out life based on our own thoughts. Many times we…
As we approach the US holiday of Thanksgiving, it is a good time to acknowledge how it started, and why as a Christian it is important. The Holiday The original thanksgiving celebration was held by the Pilgrim settlers in Massachusetts during their second winter in America in December, 1621. The first winter had killed 44…
John Bunyan, in the second part of his book The Pilgrim’s Progress, describes the time when Christiana and her companions must descend into the Valley of Humiliation. Bunyan describes that place as “a steep hill, and the way was slippery.” In other words, it’s never easy to humble oneself, and when our path demands humility of us, we…
Each of us have a personal experience in todays discussion, in more than one way. Each us started out years ago as a child. What are some of the characteristics that distinguish a child from a kid and also from adults? As we look at Matthew chapter 18 today, Jesus focus is on relationships, can…
In this past year, and even in this current season and the one to come, we can get weary. It just seems like the song will never end. Like things are just trudging on. It can make us tired. We can get discouraged. A season of sickness that should have passed is still impacting our…