In the earlier parables, Jesus left people wondering what he meant. In the latter parables, Jesus was often very direct. For example, in Matthew 21:33-46, Jesus spoke a parable directly against the leaders of the Temple in Jerusalem. They had no problem understanding the parable, but they trapped themselves by their reaction to it. We too need to be careful not to fall into the same trap.
The Day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night but not for those who live in the light.
The expression, “the body of Christ,” has become such a common name for the church that we may not reflect upon what it means...
In the encounter with Moses at the burning bush, God revealed himself and promised to show us more of who he is.