The parables are designed not to appeal to the intellect, but to the conscience. He's just trying to give us food for thought and an assessment of our life. So if we wanted to get specific, we don't have to get specific. There is a general feast for all of us of truth and goodness and spirit.
Who are the lost among us? Dr. S. Michael Wilcox explores the themes of wealth and giving, the Sabbath and spirituality, and gratitude and distractions.
- 00:00 Part 1–Dr. S. Michael Wilcox
- 01:29 Introduction of Dr. S. Michael Wilcox
- 02:35 Jesus teaches about wealth
- 07:36 A parable about building more barns
- 11:37 Why does God call this man a fool?
- 15:09 There are more important things than bigger barns
- 17:02 When death comes, we want to be giving
- 19:55 We have knowledge but are we spiritually wise
- 34:54 The danger of several types of pride
- 35:47 Jesus and velvet truths
- 43:07 The unjust steward
- 47:09 Lazarus and the rich man
- 54:55 What gulfs exist in our neighborhoods?
- 58:43 Seeing those in need
- 58:52 Theme of Luke 15
- 1:03:35 The lost sheep
- 1:06:45 End of Part 1–Dr. S. Michael Wilcox
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