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 us to know what to do until he returns, even if he delays a long time. As it turns out, he didn’t ask all of us to do great things, but he does expect us to do something with what he had given us. However, before we do something for him, we first need to grasp what he has already done for us.
After Jesus gave his disciples very troubling news, he told them in John 14:1-14, “Let not your hearts be troubled.” He went on to...
The garments and the consecration ceremony for the Aaron and his sons emphasize that the way to approach God is through a perfect priest...
The chief priest could not control his wicked sons, so God removed them all and raised up the one who could intercede between humans...