Word of Life Study Series

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Fulfillment of the Law” Reference: Matthew 5:17-20; Luke 16:17 Theme: The integrity of the Scriptures can never be Compromised or Fail, they are Eternal Context: Jesus was teaching a Large Group of people on a Mountain side in the Galilee Region Matthew 5:17-20 “Do not think that I have c...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Salt and Light” Reference: Matthew 5:13-16; Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34-35 Theme: Make a Difference in this World by letting what’s on the inside Come on the Outside Context: Jesus was teaching a Large Group of people on a Mountain side in the Galilee Region Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Beatitudes” Reference: Matthew 5:1-12; Luke 6:20-26 Theme: The Realities of being a Follower of Jesus. Character and Promises of being a Disciple of Jesus Context: An introduction to His Sermon on the Mount in the Galilee Region Luke 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a moun...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus. We are going to explore the Lord’s sermons and discover their rich significance for us today. A discourse is teaching in various styles designed to communicate spiritual truths, religious principles, or moral lessons; it can be a short dissertation or lengthy complex series of interwoven nuggets of spiritual understanding. Jes...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Ten Talents and Ten Minas” Reference: Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-27 Theme: There is a Judgment or Accounting we Must all Face, the Criteria is Based on Faithful Service Context: Folks were Thinking that the Kingdom of God or Millennium would come Immediately Luke 19:12-27 He said: “A man of...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Ten Virgins” Reference: Matthew 25:1-13 Theme: Keep Watch and Stay Alert, Because we don’t know when Jesus will Return Context: Jesus was Discoursing on End Times Events and What to Expect will Happen Matthew 25:1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Great Banquet” Reference: Matthew 22:1-14; Luke 14:15-24 Theme: Esteeming the Gospel Above Everything Else and Receiving His Righteousness Context: A Continuation of the Religious Leaders Being Condemned and the Cost of Following Jesus Matthew 21:33-41 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, s...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Wicked Tenants” Reference: Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-9; Luke 20:9-16 Theme: Produce the Fruit of Obedience or God will Find Someone Else to Get the Job Done Context: Jesus was in Jerusalem Leading up to Calvary Addressing the Chief Priests and Elders Matthew 21:33-41 “Listen to another para...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Two Sons” Reference: Matthew 21:28-32 Theme: Obedience and Repentance is the Proper Response to Hearing the Gospel Context: Chief Priests and Elders Question Jesus’ Authority,  having Driven out the Money Changers Matthew 21:28-32 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Pharisee and the Tax Collector” Reference: Luke 18:9-14 Theme: Whoever Exalts Himself will be Humbled, and Whoever Humbles Himself will be Exalted Context: Jesus was confronting the Religious Elite Concerning Self-Righteousness Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousnes...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Workers in the Vineyard” Reference: Matthew 20:1-16 Theme: Many who are First will be Last, and Many who are Last will be First Context: Jesus contrasted the Established Religious Elite (Pharisees) with His Disciples, Newcomers Matthew 20:1-16 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner wh...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Persistent Widow” Reference: Luke 18:1-8 Theme: Unlike the World System God is quick to Provide Justice and Protection for His People Context: Justice in Bible times was Often Times Subject to Corruption and Bribes Luke 18:1-8 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they sho...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Shrewd Manager” Reference: Luke 16:1-15 Theme: The Measure of Faithfulness is Consistent in Small and Large Areas in Life Context: In the Beginning of Luke Chapter 15, Jesus had an Audience of Tax Collectors, Sinners and Pharisees who all dealt with and understood the Dynamics of Money Luke 1...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Prodigal Son” Reference: Luke 15:8-10 Theme: When we have Committed Grievous Sins and Fallen Away, Forgiveness and Restoration Awaits Context: Jesus Continues to Illustrate the Heart of God in Reconciling the Fallen to Himself Luke 15:11-32 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two s...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Lost Sheep” Reference: Matthew 18:10-14; Luke 15:1-7 Theme: The Eternal Value of Human Beings is Sacred to God Context: Jesus using Little Children as an Example of Humility to Enter into the Kingdom of God Matthew 18:12-14 “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wa...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Lost Coin” Reference: Luke 15:8-10 Theme: The Passion of God to Seek and Save the Lost Context: Jesus was Ministering to Tax Collectors and Sinners and the Pharisees Murmured about it Luke 15:8-10 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the hou...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Barren Fig Tree” Reference: Luke 13:6-9 Theme: True Repentance will show forth Visible Fruit, without it comes Judgment Context: Jesus Expounding on Luke 13:5, “But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” Luke 13:6-9 Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineya...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Wedding Feast Invitation” Reference: Luke 14:7-14 Theme: Whoever Exalts Himself will be Humbled and he Whoever Humbles Himself will be Exalted Context: On a Particular Sabbath, Jesus went to Eat at the House of a Prominent Pharisee Luke 14:7-14 When he noticed how the guests picked the places...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Wedding Banquet” Reference: Luke 12:35-40 Theme: Stay Awake, be Ready and Watching for the Lord’s Return at Any Moment Context: Knowing the “Signs of the Times” and having an Eternal Perspective Luke 12:35-40 Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like men waiting for their...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Wise Manage” Reference: Luke 12:42-48 Theme: Stewardship and Accountability that Comes with Responsibility and Knowledge Context: Thousands of People Assemble and Jesus Teaches them- Warnings and Encouragements Luke 12:42-48 The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Friend at Midnight” Reference: Luke 10:25-37 Theme: Don’t be Shy or Timid about Seeking God in Prayer – Faith is Bold Context: Jesus is Teaching on the Subject of Prayer Luke 11:5-13 Then he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and he goes to him at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Rich Fool” Reference: Luke 12:13-21 Theme: Be on your Guard Against All Kinds of Greed – Life is More Important than Material Things Context: A dispute Arose Between Brothers Concerning their Father’s Estate Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Good Samaritan” Reference: Luke 10:25-37 Theme: Jesus reveals what True Religion is all about Context: An Expert in the Law Asks Jesus what he must do to Inherit Eternal Life Luke 10:25-37 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inh...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Unmerciful Servant” Reference: Matthew 18:23-35 Theme: Forgiveness in God’s Kingdom is Unlimited or it’s nothing at All Context: Peter Asks the Lord How Many Times he should forgive his Brother in verses 21-22 Matthew 18:23-35 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to set...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Parables of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Parable: “The Yeast” Reference: Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-21 Theme: The Power of God’s Word to Grow and Prevail in the Lives of People Context: Jesus’ Teachings on the Seed of God’s Word and its Power to Produce and Multiply Luke 13:20-21 “Again he asked, ‘What shall I compare the kingdom of God to? It is...