Sitting At The Foot of the Mountain

     If we get a little uncomfortable about money, especially when Jesus is teaching about it, good.  It's always good to ponder what bo...

     I find it fascinating that the Parable of the Shrewd Manager comes right after the famous Parable of the Prodigal Son.  Hmmm...one is w...

     We have just been unpacking the parable of the workers in the vineyard, who despite being hired at different times of the day, receive ...

     Jesus' encounter with people was one of contrasts.  In Matthew 19, we see little ones being brought before Him.  You can just imagi...

     It's always noteworthy to see what preceded Jesus' teaching.  You can imagine the people listening to Jesus and someone eagerl...

     The parable of the fig tree shows up in an immense teaching on the end of the age.  In chapter 21 of Luke, the disciples comment how be...

      I love reading about the circumstances that went before Jesus teaches His parables.  The context in which He teaches is illuminating t...