Observing the phonies that the chief priests and scribes sent trying to trap Jesus is much like watching a child trying to fool a much...

In the parable, the owner leased out his vineyard to tenant farmers. They had a clear understanding. As part of their agreement, he would...

When Jesus went to the temple, he saw what was going on, and noticed that the activity there was contrary to God's stated purpose. For...

As Jesus approached the city, everyone was caught up in the moment and acted or reacted to the situation, as it were. While his arrival...

The text points out that Jesus taught this parable because he was approaching Jerusalem. Some thought that this event would usher in the...

Like the blind man, Zacchaeus was also not able to reach Jesus. In his case, it was because of his stature. However, he would not be...

A blind beggar sat by the road where Jesus was passing by. Having learned that the crowd was gathered because Jesus was traveling...

Peter raises the issue with Jesus that he and the other disciples have left all to follow him. To this, Jesus affirms that those who...

While the disciples no doubt meant well, they still did not understand Jesus and the character of God's kingdom. They were looking to...

Jesus offered a parable which must have been shocking to those who heard because it defied conventional thinking. Pharisees had a...

Jesus uses a parable to encourage his followers to pray always and not give up or grow discouraged. Using the illustration of a widow...

When asked about the coming of the kingdom of God, Jesus responds that it "does not come with observation," which suggests that it is not...

This passage points out that Jesus was traveling through Samaria and Galilee. In one village, ten lepers called out to him, asking that...

Jesus recognizes that in a fallen world people will, not only sin, but present others with an occasion to sin as well. Their behavior...

We seek to justify ourselves when we do not want to admit wrongdoing. Yet, as Jesus points out, God knows our hearts. He knows the truth...

Jesus relates the parable of the unjust steward, which tells of a household steward who was accused of wasting his master's wealth. As a...

In the parable of the lost son (also called the parable of the prodigal son), Jesus illustrates well the dynamic at work with the people...

As in the case of the parable of the lost sheep, the parable of the lost coin reinforces the idea that the lost are valuable to God. Just...

Jesus plainly states the commitment required to be his disciple. The word "hate" in the text (Gr. μισέω) in this context means "to be...

In response to a comment made by one that he who eats bread in the kingdom of God is blessed, Jesus taught another parable. It involved a...