In the Word
by Michele Telfer
Connecting people to the life-changing truths of Scripture.
Podcast episodes
Season 27
Stories to Live By - The Parables of Jesus - Lesson 8
Lesson 8 - Stories About Waiting … Understanding God’s Promise Jesus told two final parables in the days before His death on Calvary — the Parable of the Tenants and the Parable of the Ten Virgins. He warned the religious leaders about what happened to the workers who rejected and ultimately killed their master’s son. And He warned His disciples about what was going to happen to Him and how they needed to live until they saw Him again. They were strong words for days when strength was going to be needed. Who would listen and obey? To learn more about Michele or to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com
Stories to Live By - The Parables of Jesus - Lesson 7
Lesson 7 - Stories About Treasure … Understanding God’s Economy Jesus had a lot to say about wealth, but it wasn’t what people expected. Today’s parables feature two rich men who had everything the world could offer. One foolishly tore down his own barns to make room for more. The other ignored the suffering beggar at his gate, though he knew him by name. Jesus had stern words for those who trusted in their riches and misused them for selfish gains. To learn more about Michele or to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com
Stories to Live By - The Parables of Jesus - Lesson 6
Lesson 6 - Stories About Asking … Understanding God’s Heart The disciples knew that Jesus didn’t pray like the Pharisees and they observed the result in His life and ministry. They sensed that He was truly connected to His Father in heaven and they wanted to experience that for themselves — so they asked that He teach them to pray. They had no idea how much they would soon need the lessons He gave them. To learn more about Michele or to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com
Stories to Live By - The Parables of Jesus - Lesson 5
Lesson 5 - Stories About Serving … Understanding God’s Expectations We live in a very “what’s-in-it-for-me?’ type world. No one wants to commit to anything that doesn’t enhance their own bottom line. So Peter’s question about what the disciples were going to receive from following Christ was really a very human one. The parables in today’s lesson are all about what He expects from us as we serve Him — and the answers might surprise you! To learn more about Michele or to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com
Stories to Live By - The Parables of Jesus - Lesson 4
Lesson 4 - Stories About How to Treat Others … Understanding God’s Forgiveness and Compassion The Pharisees had a hard time seeing their own need for God’s mercy. They were confident they were keeping the Law’s command to love God with all your heart and your neighbor as yourself. But they didn’t really understand what that meant — or just who their neighbor was. They were about to have their eyes opened. To learn more about Michele or to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com