series: story matters

We are all given some area of trust or responsibility by God, even if it is just to show love to our neighbors. But our human tendency can be to take that trust for granted and forget that we must answer to God for how well we carry it out. In today’s parable, the religious leaders were confronted with their own failure to carry out the trust God had given them. In no uncertain terms, Jesus was asserting that the leaders of Israel (who turned against both Him and John the Baptist) had rejected God’s messengers and faced the prospect of divine judgment.

And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ Matthew 25:40

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’”  -Matthew 25:23 ESV

“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” -Luke 14:13-14 ESV

The parable of the good Samaritan helps us to identify and love our neighbors.

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might." Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Weekly messages from our Sunday Morning Service

"It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found." Luke 15:32

“I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.” -Luke 15:7 ESV

A disciple walks with Christ by abiding in Him.

Genuine faith results in obedience to the teachings and example of Jesus Christ.