Who Will Enter God’s Kingdom? 22 August 2021 AM – Matthew 25:14-46 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: Whether it be an aeroplane flight, a football stadium, or a commuter train, you cannot legally enter without a ticket. When it comes to entering the Millennial Kingdom of Christ, no one will enter without an entry […]
A Preview of Hell 18 July 2021 AM – Luke 16:19-31 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: The debate still rages between evolutionists and creationists over the origin of life. However, evolution is illogical. Nothing is getting better including your body, your car, your home, the environment, and world politics. Things just do not get […]
Entering God’s Kingdom 30 May 2021 AM – Matthew 21:28-44 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: In Matthew 21:23-27, the religious leaders came to Jesus and asked Him by what authority He did His miracles and teaching and who gave Him that authority. Jesus agreed to answer them if they could first answer His question. […]
Joy in Heaven 16 May 2021 AM – Luke 15:1-32 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: The Pharisees and scribes murmured against Jesus because He ministered to sinners. “Lost sinners came to Jesus, not because He catered to them or compromised His message, but because He cared for them.” (W. Wiersbe) To address this murmuring, […]
The Great Banquet 2 May 2021 AM – Luke 14:15-24 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: In the preceding context, Jesus told a dinner host that he should not invite his friends who could repay his kindness. Rather, he should invite the disabled who could not repay him. Jesus assured him that on Judgment Day […]
A Forgiven Sinner 18 April 2021 AM – Luke 7:36-50 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: There are two kinds of seriously sick people. One feels sick all over and is so miserable that he or she cannot hide it. The other may have cancer or some other disease and not even know it. In […]
The Love of Christ 4 April 2021 PM – 2 Corinthians 5:14-17 – Resurrection – Scott Childs Introduction: In John 15:13 Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest love ever displayed. (Romans 5:6-8) […]
The House on the Rock 21 March 2021 AM – Luke 6:46-49 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: I have helped build several houses from foundation to finish. It is a rewarding work. In every home we built, the foundation was the most important part. Read Luke 6:46-49. Transition: As we study this parable, I […]
The Treasure and the Pearl 31 January 2021 AM – Matthew 13:44-46 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: Read text. Good commentators are divided on the interpretation of these two parables. Warren Wiersbe explains, “The common interpretation of this parable is that the sinner finds Christ and gives up all that he possesses to gain […]
Mustard & Leaven Parables 24 January 2021 AM – Matthew 13:31-35 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: The parables before us today have been interpreted in many ways; therefore, we must proceed carefully. We must interpret the terms consistently with the other parables in this chapter as well as similar terms elsewhere in the Bible. […]