An intense parable that so majestically illustrates over 4,000 years of history into the after-life, all in 11 sentences loaded with gospel connotations.

(Video -- 68 mins; plus Study - 3 pages; 2018)

It's rare to have two parables so closely aligned. What is a talent (or, a pound / mina)? And why is this gift from the Lord removed from the slothful servant at the end?

(Video -- 62 mins; plus Study - 3 pages; 2018)

This unusual parable teaches a lesson about stewardship, but it's not obvious at first glance what Jesus is driving at. If we are to avoid the love of money as the root of all evil, how are we to emulate this unjust steward?

(Video -- 61 mins; plus Study - 2 pages; 2018)