In the third parable of Luke 15, Jesus details the misadventures of a father and two sons, a story that follows the pattern of the account of the exile in Babylon and which conforms to the Dying-Death-Resurrection- New Life motif common to salvation narratives of the people of Israel. We see how the prodigal son, accepted by the father on his return, has a life that prepares him well for discipleship.
In the third parable of Luke 15, Jesus details the misadventures of a father and two sons, a story that follows the pattern of the account of the exile in Babylon and which conforms to the Dying-Death-Resurrection- New Life motif common to salvation narratives of the people of Israel. We see how the prodigal son, accepted by the father on his return, has a life that prepares him well for discipleship.
In the parables of Luke 15, Jesus describes the lost and found in ways that confound the Pharisees and scribes in his audience.
In the parables of Luke 15, Jesus describes the lost and found in ways that confound the Pharisees and scribes in his audience.
In Luke 13:22-30, Jesus responds to the question, "Lord, will only a few be saved?" by telling a parable that illustrates how dependence on birthright as member of the covenant is not, in and of itself, sufficient but that knowing and following Jesus through faith is the key to salvation.
In Luke 13:22-30, Jesus responds to the question, "Lord, will only a few be saved?" by telling a parable that illustrates how dependence on birthright as member of the covenant is not, in and of itself, sufficient but that knowing and following Jesus through faith is the key to salvation.
On this laity Sunday, Ms. Heather Gillen continues our exploration of the Parables of Jesus by asking what made the man who tore down his storage barns to build even bigger ones such a fool?
On this laity Sunday, Ms. Heather Gillen continues our exploration of the Parables of Jesus by asking what made the man who tore down his storage barns to build even bigger ones such a fool?
In the parable known as "the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus shows how the Samaritan acts with covenant loyalty (loving Kindness) towards the man who was stripped, beaten and robbed and symbollically brings about reunification of the northern and southern kingdoms in his role as Messiah. Jesus shows how covenant people can reach across the space that divides them to achieve unity and models a way to restore covenantal unity when it has been challenged by the forces of history and culture.
In the parable known as "the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus shows how the Samaritan acts with covenant loyalty (loving Kindness) towards the man who was stripped, beaten and robbed and symbollically brings about reunification of the northern and southern kingdoms in his role as Messiah. Jesus shows how covenant people can reach across the space that divides them to achieve unity and models a way to restore covenantal unity when it has been challenged by the forces of history and culture.
Today we look at Kingdom parables that appear only in Matthew's Gospel where Jesus speaks to the question of commitment as it relates to the Kingdom of Heaven. His vision calls for us to be "all in" when it comes to making real the Kingdom in the places where we live and work.
Today we look at Kingdom parables that appear only in Matthew's Gospel where Jesus speaks to the question of commitment as it relates to the Kingdom of Heaven. His vision calls for us to be "all in" when it comes to making real the Kingdom in the places where we live and work.
In Jesus' Kingdom parables, we see how the image of the Kingdom disrupts the status quo and opens up new possibilities for making real the reign of God in the world.
In Jesus' Kingdom parables, we see how the image of the Kingdom disrupts the status quo and opens up new possibilities for making real the reign of God in the world.
In the parable we discuss today, Jesus makes it plain that just because bad things to people, they aren't somehow more to blame for their lot in life than anyone else. He uses the parable of the fig tree to illustrate communal responsibility for facing up to evil in the world.
In the parable we discuss today, Jesus makes it plain that just because bad things to people, they aren't somehow more to blame for their lot in life than anyone else. He uses the parable of the fig tree to illustrate communal responsibility for facing up to evil in the world.
In this parable, Jesus addresses the question of prayer and the role of the Holy Spirit in prayer. That God is reliable and trustworthy, unlike some people, forms the basis of his parable.
In this parable, Jesus addresses the question of prayer and the role of the Holy Spirit in prayer. That God is reliable and trustworthy, unlike some people, forms the basis of his parable.
In Luke's Sermon on the Plain, Jesus weaves a parable into his teaching that illustrates how hearing his words requires doing. Even calling Jesus "Lord, Lord" is not alone enough, Jesus calls for an active response.
In Luke's Sermon on the Plain, Jesus weaves a parable into his teaching that illustrates how hearing his words requires doing. Even calling Jesus "Lord, Lord" is not alone enough, Jesus calls for an active response.
Jesus used parables extensively in his teaching. Today we look at the nature of parables and explore an example that concerns discipleship and the "Golden Rule."
Jesus used parables extensively in his teaching. Today we look at the nature of parables and explore an example that concerns discipleship and the "Golden Rule."
We take a whirlwind look at the understanding and theology of fasting in the Old Testament. We look at how the theology of fasting changed and deepened pre-exile and post-exile. We also look at how fasting connects to John Wesley's understanding of salvation.
We take a whirlwind look at the understanding and theology of fasting in the Old Testament. We look at how the theology of fasting changed and deepened pre-exile and post-exile. We also look at how fasting connects to John Wesley's understanding of salvation.
Join us as we take a look at the second of the so-called Lenten Disciplines, prayer. What is it? Why do we do it? Why might we resist praying?
Join us as we take a look at the second of the so-called Lenten Disciplines, prayer. What is it? Why do we do it? Why might we resist praying?
Today we take a look at the ancient practice of almsgiving and we see what its purpose was in Jesus' day and today. We also examine the Jewish understanding of holiness as it relates to humans and God.
Today we take a look at the ancient practice of almsgiving and we see what its purpose was in Jesus' day and today. We also examine the Jewish understanding of holiness as it relates to humans and God.
As we bring to a close our series on Scripture as Drama, we look to the question of transformation and how to internalize Scripture, prayer and embodied living as a way of life.
As we bring to a close our series on Scripture as Drama, we look to the question of transformation and how to internalize Scripture, prayer and embodied living as a way of life.
