This is the first of 3 parables on the theme of Jesus’ return and the end of the world. We know that it is coming. But are we truly ready? or will Jesus say to us ‘I don’t know you?’

The disciples asked Jesus about the end of the world – when will it be and what will be the signs of Jesus’ return? The Bible is very clear over some things that we can know for sure – that Jesus will return, as King and Judge – and everyone will see him in glory.  But most things are unclear…

Jesus made it clear that the Pharisees were not practicing what they preached.  He exposed their hypocrisy, and shines a light into our own lives to make us consider if we are really living with God at the centre of our lives. Jesus offers an invitation to all, but also a warning that his return…

The Sadducees try to trap Jesus with a question about marriage in heaven.  Jesus responds by saying that they have misread the Bible and ignored God’s power.  In God’s eternal kingdom our relationships will be different and we will be different, because God’s power and goodness is far beyond anything we could imagine.  [Matthew 22: 23-33]

The Pharisees try to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to the Romans.  Jesus’ response confounds them.  The ruling Government should be given what they are due by law, but as the giver and sustainer of all life, God must be given what God is due to him – our total and joyful…