In the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30 and in the two preceding parables, Jesus prepared his followers for his absence. He wanted...
Ever since there began to be two groups preaching and baptizing, there were those who wanted to set up a competition between them. In...
In preparation for the time when he would not be with them, Jesus began to give the disciples on-the-job training in evangelizing and showing...