The parable of the Talents must be heard in the context of Matthew’s storyline. Jerusalem is about to fall. Jesus has repeatedly warned everyone to make ready for the end. In American terms, the market is about to crash forever. The makers of widgets and the economy that supports them are doomed. In this context, only a fool (or someone who has not read Matt ... Show More
Oct 2024
Den of Thieves - The Gospels
In this Bible Story, Jesus is making his way to Jerusalem, the place where he would make his final sacrifice. There, he tells several parables. He makes a fig tree wither, flipps over the tables of corrupt money changers in the temple and tells a parable about a landowner whose s ... Show More
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Jul 2024
What Does Jesus Say About Money? (Featured Episode)
<p>Sermon on the Mount E28 – In his third teaching on money, Jesus issues a warning about elevating wealth to the position of God in our lives. To describe wealth, Jesus uses the word “<i>mammon,</i>” which can be translated as “the thing in which you trust.” What happens when we ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2024
What Does Jesus Say About Money? (Studio Conversation)
<p>Sermon on the Mount E28 – In his third teaching on money, Jesus issues a warning about elevating wealth to the position of God in our lives. To describe wealth, Jesus uses the word “<i>mammon,</i>” which can be translated as “the thing in which you trust.” What happens when we ... Show More
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<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1728449/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome:</b></p><p><b>Summary.</b></p><p>When God brought the Israelites into the Promised Land, He gave them a paradoxical command: “The land is yours—now go ... Show More
