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.
When people read the Bible, they may be surprised to find shocking stories of wickedness mixed with stories of great faith, sometimes in the...
As Paul headed towards Jerusalem, he took with him fruit from his ministry among the nations.
The opening of Luke's narrative about Jesus helps us know for certain the things we have learned about Jesus.