The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
Has anyone ever felt that they got a raw deal working? Like the did more work but got paid the same or even less than others? The setting of this fascinating parable is a typical scene in first-century Israel. Day laborers gather in the marketplace, hoping someone will offer them employment for the day. Their […]
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
Does anyone here have someone that they were wronged by BUT have forgiven? Does anyone here have someone that they were wronged by and have NOT forgiven? Story: On July 17, 2015, twenty-one-year old Dylann Roof entered Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and was welcomed into a Wednesday night Bible study. […]
The Prodigal Son Pt 1
The Prodigal Son Pt 1 Last week we read about the parable of the lost sheep and the parable of the lost coin. We learned that Jesus is the good shepherd and he will search for us, find us, place us on his shoulders, and bring us home. Like the sheep, who cannot save itself, […]
The Prodigal Son Pt 1
Last week we read about the parable of the lost sheep and the parable of the lost coin. We learned that Jesus is the good shepherd and he will search for us, find us, place us on his shoulders, and bring us home. Like the sheep, who cannot save itself, neither can we. Then we […]
The Parable of the Lost Sheep and Coin
The Lost Parables Read Luke 15:1-10 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 1. Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3. Then Jesus told them this parable: 4. “Suppose one […]
Why Did Jesus Teach with Parables?
What is a parable? Story – with a lesson, to a specific audience and to all of us bonus – anyone know the diff in simile and metaphor? Simile – Matt 10:16 – 16. “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Metaphor […]
Why Believe the Bible?
The bible will be the basis for everything we discuss this year. What is corroboration? No “typical” corroboration possible, so how do we trust it? What is the Bible? Is it written by God? Does it change with the times? Has it been consistent for thousands of years? Is it supernatural? I believe it is […]
Dwell Forever
Read Psalm 23 anyone want to recite? Recap from verse 5 Table suggests bounty Prepare suggests foresight and care Before me suggest a personal connection Presence of my enemy suggests protection Anoint my head is a commission from God for a job – God anoints with oil to place his seal on David/Us. He protects […]
Prepare a Table
Recap – been away so long Verse 1 – The Lord is MY shepherd – my rock, carries me, gathers me, guards me against evil, lays down his life for me, oversees my soul Verse 2 – Green pastures/blue water – green pastures sustaining/everlasting Verse 3 – Restores my soul – healing, rescue, repentance, purity […]
Walk Thru the Valley
Last week: Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. He restores my soul – The word restores can have several meanings in the bible Healing – When a sheep got injured, the shepherd would treat its wounds until it returned to good health. How often […]