Treading Faith

The Parable of the Talents can be found in Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:12:27.  In this parable we learn from Jesus that it is important for us to use our talents (gifts, abilities, money). Those who put their talents to work will be given more and those who do not put it to work will lose it. Ever wonder why you are not making gains? Well, what have you done with what you already had? W...

The Parable of the Faithful and Unfaithful Servants can be found in Matthew 24:42-51 and Luke 12:35-48. Jesus uses this parable to inform us that we should always be about our father's business. Have you heard this line - "Look busy, Jesus is coming." Well, Jesus knows if you've been busy or you're just acting busy. Plus if you've been busy it will be evident in what...

The Parable of The Lost Sheep is told in two different contexts. In Matthew 18:1-14 it is the answer to who is the greatest in the kingdom and in Luke 15:1-7 it is about Jesus dining with sinners. In both situations Jesus uses the Parable to draw to light the predicament of the most vulnerable or the lost one. He admonishes anyone who would harm the vulnerable and uses more energy to protect them....

The Parable of Wise and Foolish Builders can be found in Matthew 7:21-27 and Luke 6:47-49. In this parable, Jesus teaches us that to be wise is to build your homes on solid foundation and that only the foolish will build their homes on sinking sand. While that may seem obvious for an actual house, if we dive deeper we learn that the foundation is Jesus Christ and the word of God. We are not just b...

The Parable of the Fig Tree can be found in Matthew 24:32-35; Mark 13:28-29; and Luke 21:29-31. Jesus uses this parable to teach us to be patient, watchful and prepared for his return. Changes to the Fig Tree can help us mark the changing seasons. Changes happening all around us can help us mark the return of Jesus. While we do not know the date or time of his return, we can be watchful and prayer...

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants is found in Matthew 21:33-44; Mark 12:1-11; or Luke 20:9-18. God has given us so much and yet we desire more. What are we willing to do get more? Have we become wicked in our selfish actions to obtain more while giving so little. What God has given to you is a blessing. Share your blessing. Be a blessing. Serve others with your time, talents and treasury.

The Parable of New Wine in Old Wineskin is found in Matthew 9:14-17. The parable relates to the relationship between Jesus' teaching and traditional practices. Therefore, those who follow Christ should abandon their old traditions that have held them captive and enter into a new relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus invites us to enter into a new covenant with the promise of everlasting...

Parable of the Mustard Seed and Yeast found in Matthew 13:31-34. With the mustard seed, Jesus tells us that the seed of the kingdom may be very small but it contains within itself the power to grow into something large and influential. And with the yeast, He tells us that the kingdom will enter something that is unlike itself, and influence it and change its shape. This growth and change can start...

The Parable of the Sower can be found in Matthew 13:1-23. Jesus uses the parable of the sower to explain how we receive and understand the word of God. God plants the seed, he is the farmer. We are the soil and we all desire to be fertile soil where the word takes root in us, we understand the secrets of the kingdom and the word produces good fruit. However, we are not always fertile soil, we expe...

Our words and actions are a reflection of who we are and whose we are. Let us add flavor and light in all situations.

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