Parables

The Tree At The Center of The Universe

02/16/24

9 mins

By Donavon Riley

We are the fruit that grows from the branch, which extends from the trunk of the tree, which is rooted in the soil that it grows out of, which is all Christ.
328: John Piper - Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, Past and Future

11/18/23

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

The Parable of the Lawless, Polygamist Groom. In this episode, we discuss the parable of the ten virgins as preached by John Piper. We converse about law and promise, red herrings, who’s wise and foolish in the parable, the bondage of the will and the doctrine of election, and the consequences for hearers of such parabolic sermons.
Ice Baths for Lost Sheep

06/27/23

7 mins

By Donavon Riley

The Parable of the Lost Sheep bursts through the confines of convention and demands that we embrace the messiness of life and the unpredictable ways in which God's grace and forgiveness operates.
- Parables
- Forgiveness
- Grace
- Gospel
- Justification
- Sin
Undeserving Losers Welcomed to the Party

10/23/18

10 mins

By Donavon Riley

Nobody is going to crash Jesus’ wedding feast. Jesus is throwing the only party in town worth attending, and it’s going to be a celebration.
We Get to Go Home Justified

09/03/18

11 mins

By Donavon Riley

Jesus says that none of our goodness is good enough to pass muster. Likewise, none of our badness is bad enough to propel us outside Jesus’ death for sin.