Show Notes
What do the parables tell us about the value system of God's Kingdom? In this episode we look at God's value system as illustrated through Jesus' parables. We begin by touching on the big story of Scripture, exploring how humans have inverted kingdom values and the call to make sure God is on the throne in our lives and our values align with his. Then we explore the parables about the workers in the vineyard, the unforgiving servant, and the rich man and Lazarus. We draw lessons from them about God’s generosity, compassion, grace and justice, as well as considering the radical nature of these values and the implications for how we live our lives today. Timestamps
(00:00) - Intro
(00:50) - What is the value system of God's Kingdom?
(04:45) - The parable of the workers in the vineyard
(07:30) - What does the parable mean? Radical generosity
(12:45) - The message for us and the dangers of comparison
(16:25) - Is gratitude a kingdom value?
(17:40) - The last will be first and the first will be last
(19:26) - The parable of the unforgiving servant
(22:01) - What is the main message? Justice and forgiveness
(28:06) - The rich man and Lazarus: salvation, resurrection and the afterlife
(30:06) - Mark's favourite Bible joke
(31:26) - What difference does believing in the afterlife make?
(34:56) - Our responsibility to help others
(36:26) - Personal reflections
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