In John 2, Jesus began his public ministry with two incidents that started the countdown toward what he called “my hour.” Turning water into wine and driving out the marketers from the Temple courts seemed like two unrelated incidents. However, they both indicated that Jesus came to replace religious activities that could never take away sins. Also, these signs pointed forward to the way that he would take away sins: his death and resurrection. (Here are Larry’s complete sermon notes.)
While the Parable of the Good Samaritan is well known, it is easy to miss its shock value, its subtle surprises, and its connection...
With parables and warnings, Jesus told everyone in his day and ours to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
In a surprising parable, Jesus taught his disciples to be shrewd in our money management to produce eternal benefits.
