Who Are the Least? (Matthew 25)
The focus of this passage is on the treatment of “the least of these.” But who are they, and what if they’re not exactly who we want them to be? We are reaching the end of the Lenten season, with … Continue reading
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Keep Awake! (Matthew 25)
What is the significance of the Parables of the Bridesmaids and the Talents? Simply put, Jesus calls us to stay awake and continue his ministry. We are now past the halfway mark in Lent. Each Sunday we have looked at … Continue reading
Teaching the Wedding Feast (Matt 22)
Jesus tells the Parable of the Wedding Feast to teach about the kingdom of heaven. The message: God welcomes everyone. But what about the violent details of the parable? With this reading from Matthew 22, we have made it halfway … Continue reading
Laborers, Lasts & Firsts (Matthew 20)
In the Parable of the Laborers, Jesus gives downright bad business advice. But God’s kingdom isn’t a business. God doesn’t give us what we deserve but what we need. As we continue our journey through the season of Lent, we … Continue reading
Ridiculous Forgiveness (Matthew 18)
Responding to a question about the limits of forgiveness, Jesus tells an over-the-top parable about a king, slaves, and a boatload of money. Lent: The Ways of the Kingdom Welcome to Lent. This first Sunday of Lent in the Narrative … Continue reading
Judgment? (April 7, 2019)
Bible Readings: Matthew 25:31-46 Free Resource: Service Charades (Kids 3rd-6th ) Unit Theme (March 6–April 7): The Ways of the Kingdom Lent is almost over. We have journeyed through Jesus’ parables about the kingdom of heaven and what it is … Continue reading
Keep Awake! (March 31, 2019)
Bible Readings: Matthew 25:1-13 [14-30] Free Resource: Now and Then (Kids PK-2nd) Unit Theme (March 6–April 7): The Ways of the Kingdom We are now past the halfway mark in Lent. Each Sunday we have looked at a different parable, … Continue reading
Feasts & Invitations (March 24, 2019)
Bible Readings: Matthew 22:1-14 Free Resource: Agape Feast (Kids PK-2nd) Unit Theme (March 6–April 7): The Ways of the Kingdom We are reaching the halfway point of Lent this year, and over halfway through our Lenten theme of the Ways … Continue reading
Laborers, Lasts & Firsts (March 17, 2019)
Bible Readings: Matthew 20:1-16 Free Resource: Last Will Be First (Cross+Gen Education) Unit Theme (March 6–April 7): The Ways of the Kingdom As we continue our journey through the season of Lent, we also are continuing Jesus’ teachings on how … Continue reading
God’s Ways (March 6 & 10, 2019)
Bible Readings (Ash Wednesday): Matthew 18:1-9 Free Resource (Ash Wednesday): Greatest in the Kingdom (Cross+Gen Worship) Bible Readings (Lent 1): Matthew 18:15-35 Free Resource (Lent 1): God Forgives (Youth) Unit Theme (March 6–April 7): The Ways of the Kingdom God’s … Continue reading