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In the Temple, the chief priests, scribes, and elders demand to know who gave Jesus authority to teach and to clear the courts. He answers with a question they refuse to face: was John’s baptism from heaven or from men? Then He tells the parable of the vineyard. The owner sends servants. The tenants beat them. He sends his son. They kill him to take the inheritance. Jesus says the owner will destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others. He quotes Psalm 118: the stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Fall on that stone and be broken in repentance, or refuse it and be crushed in judgment. The call is to confess Jesus as Lord today.

Jesus rides a colt into Jerusalem, fulfilling Zechariah. Crowds praise Him; Pharisees object. He weeps over the city, foretelling its fall in 70 AD, then drives sellers from the temple. He teaches daily while leaders plot His death. The call: surrender to Him and hang on His words.

Jesus, approaching Jerusalem, tells the Parable of the Minas (Luke 19:11-27) because hearers expected the kingdom immediately. A nobleman gives ten servants minas to trade while he obtains a kingdom. Return brings cities to the productive, loss to the one making excuses, and death to rejecting citizens. Steward grace faithfully until judgment.

In the passage today Jesus tells the 12 of His upcoming suffering. While passing through Jericho Jesus heals a blind man who can already see who Jesus is!

Today's message is about the power of Jesus to change our hearts and give us salvation no matter the obstacle in our life!

Today we look at three stories from Luke 18 that teach us about prayer. Enjoy!

1 Samuel 19: the continued decline of Saul's mental health. The rise in David's role as the next King. Jonathan who is an incredible example of friendship and peacemaker.

Today's message takes a look at the necessity of gratitude in our life and what are the signs of Jesus coming. Spoiler alert... not what you think!

This episode deals with the jealousy and paranoia that Saul demonstrated toward David. We also see the beautiful way Saul's son Jonathan properly acknowledged David's ascension to the throne of Israel.

In Luke 17:1-10 Jesus teaches that temptations to sin are inevitable, yet severe judgment awaits those who cause others—especially the vulnerable—to stumble. He commands rebuking sin and forgiving repeatedly as we pursue reconciliation. Mustard-seed faith suffices for obedience. As unworthy servants we fulfill our duty without seeking praise or reward.

First Samuel 17 The account of LORD delivering Israel by the hand of David.

Luke 16 The parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

In 1 Samuel 16 God rejects Saul and sends Samuel to anoint David, Jesse’s youngest son, as king. God looks on the heart, not outward appearance. In the second half of the chapter The Spirit leaves Saul and rushes upon David. Tormented Saul later brings David to play the lyre, unknowingly hosting his successor. Serve faithfully.

In Luke 16:16-18, Jesus declares that the Law and Prophets ended with John the Baptist, after whom the kingdom of God is preached. John pointed to Jesus as the Lamb of God. Jesus affirms the Law’s permanence and teaches that divorce and remarriage constitute adultery, calling people back to God’s original design for lifelong, one-flesh marriage rooted in Genesis 2.

Jesus told a story about a dishonest manager who cleverly made friends before losing his job. Jesus said we should use money wisely to help others and prepare for heaven. Be faithful in small things. You cannot serve God and money at the same time. God sees our hearts.