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Ten Virgins part 1 How to Keep Your Lamp Full notes. This is a parable needing interpretation using the customs of the times and by using context. It simply will not make any sense to attempt to interpret it with today’s customs or today’s dispensational theology. For example, why would the Lord marry ten virgins? … Read more

Unmerciful Servant notes. The servant was delivered to the tormentors till he should pay. How could he pay all he owed? The only way was to forgive the debt of his fellowservant. The only release for the unmerciful servant was to forgive the debt. Then Jesus said, So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also … Read more

Forming of a Fool notes. Fools are not born. Fools are fashioned and formed. It may surprise you the King James’ version uses the word fool sixty-six times. God has much to say about the fool. The definition of a fool is a person who acts rashly by making decisions without reflection or thought. However, … Read more

Prodigal Son Part 1 – How to Come to Yourself audio video notes. Though we know these parables speak of sinners (Luke 15:1-2), they also speak of people who were found but became lost. The Prodigal decided he would become lost. He consciously made the decision. There was nothing anyone could say or do to … Read more

Religious Person and the Sinner notes. The Lord said a religious person who thinks they are holier than thou gag me. They stink and make me cough. I want to get away from them. This parable is about a person with a religious attitude. We all know such people. My prayer is we are not … Read more

The Good Shepherd: Jesus’ Ultimate Sacrifice for His Flock explores Christ’s role as the true shepherd who laid down his life for his sheep. This lesson emphasizes Jesus’ commitment to protecting his flock from dangers, even at the cost of his own life. The passage highlights how Jesus, as the good shepherd, stands between his … Read more

Door to the Sheepfold How to Receive Abundant Life notes. In some situations, the sheepfold was a large area used by more than one shepherd. A porter (guard) was placed at the door (gate). When the shepherd came, the porter would open the door. The shepherd would walk in and call his own sheep by … Read more

Blind Leading the Blind: How to Find True Guidance. Jesus’ parable warns against following spiritually blind leaders or hearts, which can lead to falling into life’s “ditches” or crises. To find true guidance, one must avoid judging others, ensure teachers are spiritually enlightened, address personal shortcomings before criticizing others, and evaluate the “fruit” or results … Read more

Understanding the Symbolism of New Wineskins and New Cloth audio video notes. Jesus explained when a garment is old, worn out, and has a horrible hole in it, a person does not tear a piece from a new garment to patch the old garment. This would not be very intelligent. Fermenting wine needed to be … Read more

The Hidden Growth: Understanding Seed Growing in Secret audio video notes. It all begins with a seed. There must be a seed. It does not matter how fertile the ground is or how well it is prepared. If I want to grow corn, I must plant a seed. The power is in the seed. If … Read more