Who is my neighbour? Just like the expert in the law that asked Jesus this question, we tend to use definitions and loopholes to justify our actions or lack thereof. That is the human response, but the heaven response is entirely different. To answer this question, Jesus told the parable of the good Samaritan. It’s a well-known passage; the influence thereof echoes throughout centuries. What can the modern church learn from it? How can we incorporate and express the DNA from this story in our daily lives? Catch up with the last in our series Windows & Mirrors, and let us know in the comments below what was your favourite parable among those we delved deeper into.
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Bethlehem Baptist Church - 10 July 2022
"Look, there's the last-minute guy!" The parable of the workers in the vineyard seems so unfair. Aren't we supposed to be rewarded according to our efforts? Why should the workers that joined during the last hour get the same as those who toiled the whole day? When we realize that Jesus was talki...
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Bethlehem Baptist Church - 3 July 2022
When is enough really enough? In the end, it all goes back into the box. The parable of the rich fool challenges us to stop and think about what we do with wealth. Are we storing it up just for ourselves or are we striving to be rich in God? Wealth is a blessing from God, but Jesus warns us that ...
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Bethlehem Baptist Church - 26 June 2022
How does prayer work? What do I have to say, or how long do I need to pray so that God can answer my prayers? Jesus told the parable of the persistent widow to help us understand that God is not like the hard-hearted judge. God cares about our situation and the injustices we face. Yet, He is also...
