Biblical

As this chapter opens, we find Jesus teaching His disciples about pride and humility. He continues by addressing the subject of reconciliation with an offended brother. In response to this, Peter asks how often a man needs to pardon another. Jesus replies by teaching this parable

The same audience heard both this parable and the previous one known as The Sower (Mt. 13:18-23). They are taught by Jesus in chronological sequence. Both stories involve a sower, a field, seedlings, harvest, and the malicious work of Satan. Jesus interprets only these two parables, but His explanations provide sufficient doctrinal guidelines to properly interpret all parables.

For three years, Jesus has spoken in parables, many of which target religious bigotry. In this dramatic narrative, the union of Christ and His Church is epitomized as a festive celebration of marital happiness.

Jesus began His narrative by stating that a certain man had two sons (Lk.15:11), thereby assuring His listeners the story includes both of them. While the younger son was lost in sin, his brother was lost in narcissism. The first part of the story regards saving sinners, but the latter part deals with God’s attitude toward them.

Titus is first mentioned in Galatians 2:1-3 when he went with Paul to Jerusalem to help settle the question of Gentile conversion. He may have been a convert of Paul, for Paul calls him a “true son after the faith” (Titus 1:4).

While we stand in awe of David’s accomplishments, we must look closely at the circumstances which marked the beginning of his downward spiral in leadership. After successfully reigning in Jerusalem for twelve years, we are suddenly confronted with a story of adultery, deception, temptation, cruelty, treachery and murder.

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Sarai is a woman who forsakes her homeland in Babylonia to follow God with her husband. She adapts herself to her husband’s dreams and epitomizes the obedient, faithful wife.

God desires His people to connect with Him: to bridge the tremendous gap between His great wisdom and the ignorance of human beings. Books have proven to be the most effective way to safeguard truth. Because written languages are the standard medium of global communication, God wrote specific instructions for all human beings. He has ensured these truths are perfectly and permanently preserved in a volume called, “The New Testament.”

People are in need of an honest friend to teach God’s Word truthfully and effectively. It is essential a mentor be available to effectively communicate spiritual truth. One must be found who understands challenges specific to all peoples. A leader who can competently advise others today must possess the three key elements of ability, authority, and accessibility.