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Stories Jesus Told
Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021 (message contributor)
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1. The Foundation Matters
Contributed on Jun 6, 2021
The Context of this Story is the Sermon on the Mount and the absolute necessity of taking Jesus' words and applying them personally.
January 02, 2021 The Gospels abound with educational material. Jesus was an expert at taking practical stories of daily life and turning them into deep spiritual lessons. This is the foundation for this series. The Context - The Sermon on the Mount: From beginning to end, Jesus’ epic Sermon ...read more
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2. How Hard Would You Dig?
Contributed on Jun 6, 2021
The Context of this Story is a series of Stories Jesus told regarding "The Kingdom of Heaven"
January 09, 2021 The Context – Matthew 13 – A series of stories pertaining to “The Kingdom of Heaven”: The Sower {13:1-23} = The Word of God is given to everyone, but growth rests 100% with the individual who receives it: • Path - anyone hears the Word, but does not understand it. The evil one ...read more
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3. 2 Sons And A Vineyard
Contributed on Jun 6, 2021
The Context of This Story is Jesus' Final Visit to Jerusalem
January 16, 2021 The Context – Jesus’s last visit to Jerusalem before His death {Matthew 21-23}: Days before, Jesus had ridden into Jerusalem on a colt and the crowds had enthusiastically escorted Him into the city, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9 - Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! ...read more
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4. The Unforgiving Servant
Contributed on Jun 6, 2021
Peter asked a question.... How many times must I forgive? Jesus responded by telling a story.
January 23, 2021 The Context: Peter asked Jesus a question: “How many times do I have to forgive the person who sins against me… 7 times?” Peter’s question was not intended to get Jesus’ opinion so much as it was to toot his own horn of grace and mercy --- Toot! Toot! You see, the Rabbis ...read more
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5. What Kind Of Neighbor Are You?
Contributed on Jun 6, 2021
Lawyer: Who is my neighbor? Jesus: Let Me tell you a story
January 30, 2021 The Context: The religious Leaders were always looking for ways to trap Jesus --- either by getting him in trouble religiously or getting him in trouble politically. This was one of those occasions It starts with a question from an expert on the law who stood up to test Jesus, ...read more
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6. The Danger Of Comparative Righteousness
Contributed on Jun 6, 2021
Thank God I Am NOT LIKE............
February 06, 2021 The Context: “To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told a story”: The Parable {Luke 18:10-14}: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and ...read more
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7. The Extravagant Generosity Of God
Contributed on Jun 6, 2021
Our Salvation is Based on One Thing..... The Extravagant Generosity of God
February 13, 2021 The Context: Our next story comes on the heels of Jesus’ conversation with the rich young ruler who went away sad because what Jesus asked him to do was too difficult…. “sell all your stuff, give to the poor, then come and follow me.” {Matthew 19:16-22} The rich and well to ...read more
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8. It's Party Time!!!
Contributed on Jun 6, 2021
Jesus associates with sinners and EVEN EATS with them!!!
February 20, 2021 The Context: Tax Collectors and other "sinners" wanted to be around Jesus and listen to what He had to say. Pharisees and Teachers of the Law also gathered around Jesus, but for a very different reason – He was dangerous. On one particular occasion, Jesus, Tax ...read more
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9. This Wait Is Killing Me - Yawn!!!
Contributed on Jun 6, 2021
Being Prepared While You Wait
February 27, 2021 The Context: Jesus and His disciples left the Temple for the last time. As they climbed the slopes of the Mount of Olives they turned and the disciples gazed in awe at the splendor of the Temple, “Look at how beautiful it is!” they gasped. In a sweeping motion Jesus ...read more