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The Parable of the Fig Tree
Some people told Jesus about a group of Galileans whom Pilate killed. Jesus’ reponse indicated those who brought it up believed they got what they deserved. He said to them:
Do you suppose these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans because they suffered such things? I tell you, no, but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. (Luke 13:2-3)
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The Parable of the Rich Fool
As the Lord taught His disciples, a man from the crowd spoke up, asking for Jesus’ help:
Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me. (Luke 12:13)
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The Parable of the Ten Virgins
In Matthew 24, Jesus gave a few parables addressing the need for His people to prepare for His return. He continued the same thought in Matthew 25, teaching the parable of the ten virgins.
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The Parable of the Wise and Faithful Servant
The first part of Matthew 24 addresses Jerusalem’s impending destruction, while the latter portion is about the second coming of Christ – the final judgment. Signs would precede the first event (fulfilled in 70 AD), but there would be no signs for the Lord’s return (Matthew 24:36-39). Jesus said,
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The Parable of the Marriage Feast
The parable of the wicked vinedressers enraged the Pharisees, for they knew that Jesus spoke of them. However, they did not lay a hand on Him, for they feared the people (Matthew 21:45-46). Immediately, He spoke another parable against them, the parable of the marriage feast.
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The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers
Jesus shared a parable about wicked men who were not only dishonest and greedy, but also violent and murderous. He spoke the parable in the hearing of the Pharisees, the very people whom He pictured in the parable.
Obadiah is the shortest Old Testament book, and was written about five centuries before the coming of Jesus Christ. It reveals God’s anger with Edom, foretells the destruction of Edom, and the coming of God’s kingdom.
The nation Edom were descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob. Friction between the brothers and their respective nations began from the womb (Genesis 25:22-26). As Esau had little regard for that which ha value (his birthright, Genesis 25:29-34; Hebrews 12:16), so his offspring lacked moral and spiritual focus.
God says, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay” (Romans 12:19; Hebrews 10:30; Deuteronomy 32:35), but David sought evil to come upon his enemies wives and children (Psalm 109:6-14). Is there a contradiction?
