A Gracious Master

What is the purpose of the parables that the LORD Jesus Christ uses? What is the purpose in Scripture of the little word ‘and’? What should our focus be and what instruction should we be taking from the actions of the ‘unjust steward’? How has the LORD dealt with His own in mercy and grace even when we are unfaithful and ungrateful? What does insensitivity in our hearts to those in need show us about our state of being? How do we make ourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness? Is anything really ours? Knowing what the LORD has given us how should we be zealous toward good works? How do we see the LORD cares for His own so amazingly in Christ?