Ecclesiastes Series Then I looked again at all the acts of oppression which were being done under the sun. And behold, I saw the tears of the oppressed and that they had no one to… 

1. Parables usually have one main focal point. We should avoid pressing the details of a parable too far to make other points. In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, circle the statement(s) below that… 

Parables of Holy Week “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each… 

Parables of Holy Week “And while the foolish virgins went to buy, the bridegroom came. And those who were ready went in with him to the wedding, and the door was shut. Afterward the other virgins… 

Parables of Holy Week “But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw a man there who did not have on a wedding garment.  So he said to him, Friend, how did you… 

Parables of Holy Week “Then last of all the landowner sent his son to the vinedressers saying, ‘They will respect my son.’  But when the vinedressers saw the son, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come,… 

Parables of Holy Week “A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted… 

1. The Lenten section of the Lutheran Hymnal is an excellent devotional resource concerning the comfort and value that Christ’s passion affords us. Review a hymn of your choice from the Lenten section (140-159) and… 

Introduction to Lent Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 The apostle Paul instructed the Christians of Asia… 

Introduction to Lent "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 One summer afternoon, two boys were playing in the backyard with their action…