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Parables
Parables
The parables of Jesus are some of the most memorable and influential stories ever told. Filled with unexpected twists and surprise endings, these tales painted a revolutionary picture of God and life in the kingdom. And if you listen closely, you just might find yourself in the story.
The Friend at Midnight
2010-05-02 Scott Scruggs
Trust is an essential part of any relationship. Yet many people find it difficult to trust God. Perhaps it seems too risky, too far-fetched, too much potential for disappointment. So what makes God trustworthy? Is it his love? His power? His promises? Or is it something else, something even better? Hear this parable and find out.
The Party Crashers
2010-05-09 Scott Scruggs
Two thousand years ago, Jesus was dining at the house of a prominent religious leader when someone made a comment about salvation tantamount to saying, "Isn't it great that we made it in!" Many Christians today are still quick to assume salvation is a kind of exclusive club reserved for the pious and pure. This parable is what Jesus thinks of that.
The Prodigal, Part 1
2010-05-16 Scott Scruggs
The word 'prodigal' refers to extravagant or reckless spending. In this parable, Jesus tells the story of reckless son who demands his inheritance, dishonors his father, runs away from home, squanders everything, and hits rock bottom. But when all seems lost, he returns home and discovers that the real prodigal in this story in his loving father.
The Prodigal, Part 2
2010-05-23 Scott Scruggs
The climax of the parable of the prodigal son is actually the story of the other son, the older son who remained home, worked hard, earned his keep, and always played by the rules. Yet when his younger brother returns home, he becomes angry, envious, and resentful. But even more shocking than his bitter outrage is how his father responds to it. And here lies the moral of the story.
The Rich Fool
2010-05-31 Russell Mowry
What are you doing with your money? Jesus uses the parable of the rich fool to show us how our money can have real value and how we can find fulfillment when we use our money well.
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