Lord of the SabbathJesus did not end the debate with a story. He ended it with a declaration of His identity. He said, “The Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.” He claimed absolute authority over ...  Read More

Have You Not Read?Jesus answered the Pharisees with a question. “Have ye not read what David did?” He pointed them to a story in 1 Samuel they knew well. When David was hungry, he ate the sacred bread...  Read More

The Loudest Accusation Isn't Always RightThe Pharisees saw the disciples eating and immediately accused them. “Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?” They spoke with confidence...  Read More

 A Good Gift Becomes a Heavy BurdenJesus walked with His disciples through grain fields on the Sabbath. His hungry followers picked some heads of grain. They rubbed them in their hands and ate the ker...  Read More

From Spectator to WitnessLevi the tax collector heard Jesus say, "Follow me." He left his tax booth immediately. He did not just become a spectator. He prepared a feast and invited his friends to meet...  Read More

The Leaking Hose and the TapeA young man stood over a broken car engine. A cracked hose was leaking coolant. A mechanic pointed to the problem and said, "You need to replace that hose." But the young ...  Read More

The Man Who Prefers the OldJesus observed that a person who drinks old wine does not immediately want new wine. He says, ‘The old is good.’ This man has a settled preference. His taste is accustomed t...  Read More

 New Wine in Old WineskinsJesus gave another picture. He said no one puts new wine into old wineskins. New wine ferments and creates pressure. Old wineskins have already been stretched. They become br...  Read More

The New Patch on Old JeansJesus told a story about a new garment and an old one. He said no one tears a piece from a new garment to patch an old one. Doing so ruins the new garment. The new patch will...  Read More

Unpacking Your BagA little boy sat in a courtroom. His adoption was about to be finalized. He had learned not to get too comfortable and always kept a small bag packed. After the judge signed the pape...  Read More

The Cost of the CelebrationJesus knew a time was coming when the Bridegroom would be taken away. He told His disciples they would fast in those days. He could see beyond Levi’s house. He knew Judas wo...  Read More

The Bridegroom in the RoomJesus answered His critics with a question. He asked them if the wedding guests could fast while the bridegroom was with them. The answer was obvious. Of course not. A weddin...  Read More