Morning Meditations

In this episode, Jesus tells a parable about a wedding banquet where the guests who were invited refuse to go. Eventually the servants go out and invite anyone who will come to the banquet!

In this episode, Jesus tells a parable about the tenant of a vineyard rejecting the owners son. He then proceeds to tell the religious leaders that the stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone!

In this episode, Jesus tells a parable about 2 sons. One says he will work in the vineyard and then doesn't, while the other says he won't go but does. Jesus is letting the religious leaders know that what we do is more important than what we say!

In this episode, the religious leaders question Jesus and he answers their question with a question, and then refuses to feel the need to answer their initial question. We are reminded that when we know whose we are, we can allow God to vindicate us!

In this episode, Jesus curses a fig tree and teaches his disciples about having faith!

In this episode, Jesus heals people in the temple and the religious leaders can't recognize God at work, while the children are giving God praise.

In this episode, we see Jesus cleansing the temple. We realize that he isn't being petty, but rather overturning a corrupt system. and we are challenged to let Jesus overturn our corrupt systems as well!

In this episode, Jesus comes riding into the city, not on a white horse, but on a donkey!

In this episode, we encounter two blind men who receive their sight, immediately following a story about the blindness of two of Jesus disciples!

In this episode, the mother of James and John asks Jesus to put her kids at Jesus right and left when Jesus enters into his Kingdom. Jesus says that his Kingdom is one of service!

In this episode, Jesus tells a parable about the workers in the vineyard, and we are reminded that God is free to give His grace to whomever he chooses!

In this episode, Jesus warns those who follow him that it is difficult for the rich to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

In this episode, the Rich Young Ruler encounters Jesus and learns what he need to do to be "perfect."

In this episode, we hear Jesus telling his disciples to not hinder the children from coming to him because the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them!

In this episode, we are reminded that both marriage and being single are a gift and that sometimes remaining single means we have unique opportunities to serve God!

In this episode the Pharisees try to trap Jesus by asking him a question about divorce.

In this episode, Peter asks Jesus how many times he must forgive his brother or sister, and Jesus tells a parable about forgiveness!

In this episode, we hear Jesus give instructions about dealing with difficult conversations especially in the area of dealing with sin in the church.

In this episode, we see that God does not want any of His children to perish, but leaves the 99 for the one lost sheep!

In this episode, Jesus warns his followers that we should avoid the things that make people stumble at all costs, even if it means taking drastic measures!