1. But Jesus comes to us today and reminds us that He has the power to make disciples in the midst of conflict and suffering.
  2. We like to close with something great. We even have a saying for this behavior: “Saving the best for last.” God Himself has a way of saving the best for last.
  3. John has been preaching a radical vision of God, where God holds people accountable for their sin and calls them to repent. What will Jesus do?
  4. Jesus desires for us to watch. The question, however, is, “How do we watch for the return of Jesus?”
  5. In this context where death looms large, Jesus reveals a kingdom where life looms even larger.
  6. The tragedy of this parable is not the failure to serve. It is the failure to truly know your Savior.
  7. The parable is harsh. It judges. If you do not believe, you will not be saved. But let us pause for a moment and think about why Jesus is telling the parable.
  8. Jesus breaks through our barriers in His beatitudes. He shatters our conceptions of the blessed life and opens the Kingdom of God to all people.
  9. Jesus invites us to practice a faith that is bold. He invites us to trust in Him, without calculations.
  10. Imagine a world where love is given to the least. That is what Jesus is inviting His disciples to do in His parable this morning.
  11. In this parable, notice how Jesus invites us to consider that forgiveness is something more than a moment. It is a way of grace that extends throughout an entire kingdom.
  12. Sunday after Sunday, God’s people appear to have it all together… which makes you wonder why Jesus even continues to come. After all, everything is great among God’s people here.
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