First Mennonite Church October 31, 2021 Always Have Oil Available: The Parable of the Bridesmaids Text: Matthew 25:1-13 The promise of the second coming of the Lord is central in the Christian faith. However, for many Christians, the second coming of the Lord is not a pressing concern. After two millennia since Jesus ascended into … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church October 24, 2021 The Parable About Forgiveness Text: Matthew 18:21-35 In Matthew chapter 18, we find whole section of Jesus’ teachings on the topic of forgiveness and restoration. Forgiveness, what is it? Jesus reminds us that our identity as his followers lies on the fact of being a forgiven people. Thus, we … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church October 17, 2021 The Reign of God Is Like Hidden Yeast Text: Matthew 13:31-35 31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church October 10, 2021 Weed and Wheat Growing Together Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church October 3, 2021 Parables About the Kingdom of Heaven Text: Matthew 13:31-33; 44-50 Today we will start with a new series. This time will be on the parables of Jesus. In Jewish circles, parables were used, and continue to be used, as teaching tools. Rabbis use stories to help their disciples understand … [Read more…]