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.
In all times, and especially during a pandemic or persecution, it is better for churches to focus on making disciples, not on building and...
In a surprising parable, Jesus taught his disciples to be shrewd in our money management to produce eternal benefits.
This first parable from Matthew provides the key to understanding all the parables and to entering the kingdom of God.