Category Archives: Parables

Reward for Labor

Laborers in the Vineyard | Matthew 20:1-16 by Keith Sharp A rich, young ruler had come running to the Master asking what to do to inherit eternal life (Matthew 19:16). The Lord’s reply caused the ruler to sadly turn away and the … Continue reading

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Self-Righteousness vs Humility : The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Keith Sharp | Parables of the Master Text : Luke 18:9-14 Introduction Two men prayed. God heard one man’s prayer; the other just talked to himself. The Master used the occasion of prayer to teach, not just the right attitude in … Continue reading

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Christ Receiveth Sinful Men

Keith Sharp | Parables of the Master Introduction The Master certainly had a way of making the scribes and Pharisees angry, so angry they eventually killed Him. He tried to explain Himself to them, but they wouldn’t listen. They were … Continue reading

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The Marriage of the King’s Son

Keith Sharp | Studies in the Parables | Matthew 22:1-14 Differences in the Parables This parable is strikingly similar to the Parable of the Great Supper, but there are important differences. Jesus taught the former earlier in His ministry when he … Continue reading

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The Best Place

Keith Sharp As the Lord was eating in the home of a ruler who was a Pharisee (Luke 14:1-6), He observed them, noticing the maneuvering each employed to obtain the petty honor of a better place at the table (verse 7). In … Continue reading

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The Rich Fool

Author : Keith Sharp Text : Luke 12:13-21 Years ago a young man asked me, “Keith, how much is your dad worth?” What do you mean how much is he worth? How much was he worth to me? How could I … Continue reading

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Persistence in Prayer

author : Keith Sharp Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-13 Late in the earthly ministry of Christ, when He had finished a prayer, His disciples asked Him to teach them to pray as John had taught His disciples (Luke 11:1). The Master had … Continue reading

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Divine and Human Forgiveness : Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

Author : Keith Sharp Series : The Parables of the Master Text : Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction The story of the unmerciful servant is truly remarkable. The Master had just finished teaching His disciples – and us – what to do if … Continue reading

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Divine Forgiveness and Human Love : Parable of the Two Debtors

Author : Keith Sharp Series : The Parables of the Master Text : Luke 7:36-50 As the Master preached and performed miracles in Galilee a Pharisee named Simon invited him to his house to eat. Jesus ate with known sinners … Continue reading

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Obedience: Wise and Foolish Builders

Author : Keith Sharp Series : The Parables of the Master Text : Matthew 7:21-27; Luke 6:46-49 In the Sermon on the mount (Matthew chapters 5 – 7), the Lord reveals the nature of the righteousness of the kingdom of … Continue reading

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