Reviewing the Parables of Jesus that we have studied so far, part 2:

The Rich Fool

True life is not found in storing up earthly wealth but in being rich toward God.

• Luke 12:21 (ESV) — “So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”
  

The Good Samaritan

Genuine love for God is proven through compassionate, sacrificial love for our neighbor.

• Luke 10:37 (ESV) — “And he said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘You go, and do likewise.’”
  

The Hidden Treasure & The Pearl

The kingdom of God is worth joyfully surrendering everything else in order to gain it.

• Matthew 13:44 (ESV) — “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field… he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
  

The Sower

Only people who and continue in God’s Word bear lasting, fruitful spiritual lives.

• Luke 8:15 (ESV) — “As for that in the good soil… they bear fruit with patience.”
  

The Prodigal Son

God joyfully receives repentant sinners, revealing His abundant grace and restoring love.

• Luke 15:20 (ESV) — “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion…”
  

Monday Morning Moment: Let’s get better!!

Colossians 1:10 (ESV)“So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.”