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.
In response to all of God‘s mercies described in the first 11 chapters, we are to present our bodies and be renewed in our...
In three related episodes, Jesus demonstrated his authority to forgive our sins.
Just like us, the people of Jesus' day spent much of their time laboring for things that perish. Just like us, they often found...