A Kingdom Offered, Rejected, and Renewed – Text: Matthew 21:33–46; Matthew 22:1–14 Introduction In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells two parables back-to-back. These are not random stories or disconnected illustrations. They are prophetic. Together, they form a single unfolding message about the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 21, Jesus speaks of a vineyard — pointing to His first coming. The Son is sent, rejected,…
The Journey of the Prodigal Son – Text: Luke 15:11–31 Introduction The parable of the prodigal son isn’t just a story about a rebellious boy. It’s the story of all of us—our drift from God, our brokenness, and the Father’s incredible love. Let’s trace the journey of the younger son and discover what it means…
Text: Matthew 26:14–16 | John 12:4–6 | John 13:27 Introduction Judas Iscariot. A name that makes us uncomfortable. A name we would rather keep at a distance. But Judas was not distant from Jesus. He wasn’t an enemy watching from the crowd. He wasn’t a skeptic standing on the margins. He was one of the twelve—chosen, trusted, included. He walked the…
The Fulfillment of God’s Promise Introduction Good Friday and Easter stand at the very center of the Christian faith. They are not two isolated events on a calendar, but one continuous story—a story of promise, sacrifice, victory, and hope. From the opening pages of Scripture to the empty tomb, the Bible reveals a God who…