Sermons

DIGGING DEEPER INTO MATTHEW 25:1-13 Bible Background: Matthew is the only gospel that records this parable. He seems more interested in the final judgement than Mark or Luke. This parable is about expecting Christ’s return, and Christ’s return bringing judgement. To Matthew’s

DIGGING DEEPER INTO MATTHEW 22:1-14 Bible Background: Dr. David Lose calls this “an ugly parable.” None of the characters look good in it. Characteristic of other parables, this one uses hyperbole for ‘shock-value.’ There’s a softer version of this parable in Luke

Matthew 20:1-16 Parable of the Generous Landowner Bible Background: This parable (usually identified as “The Laborers in the Vineyard”) comes just before Jesus’ 3rd prediction of his suffering and death in Matthew. It is only found in Matthew. Like many parables, it upsets our

REFLECTIONS ON MATTHEW 18:15-35 Bible Background: Chapter 18 starts with a question on “Who is the greatest in the kingdom?” to which Jesus makes a point that little ones, who are like children, are the greatest. Then comes a warning about causing one of these ‘little