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Cash and Compassion (Part II), or: Management is All About Forgiveness! (Luke 16:1-18)

Jesus continues his course in Kingdom Management Principles with a story about a corrupt manager who, when he gets fired, suddenly gets smart and transfers his allegiance to the winning side. The real-life application is obvious! — but the Pharisees aren’t listening.

Modesty and Generosity, or: The Story With the Sting In the Tail (Luke 16:19-31)

Jesus continues his Kingdom Management Training course with a module on fiscal responsibility. And…ghosts?

You Want Us To Do What? or: To Dream the Impossible Dream (Luke 17:1-10)

Jesus’ Kingdom Management Training course continues with a module on relationships and mulberry trees.

It’s the End of the World as We Know It, or: How to Survive the Apocalypse (Luke 17:11-18:8)

Jesus heals some lepers, and suggests that the End Times might not all be fun and games. Alarmed, the disciples ask him how they’ll survive, so Jesus tells them a funny story about a widow and a judge.

Who Then Can Be Saved? or: Put Down Your Controller and Watch the Cut-scene (Luke 18:9-34)

As tensions rise the closer Jesus gets to Jerusalem and Judgement Day, the people all begin to wonder, “Who is going to survive?” Jesus tells them the good – and the bad – news.

Two Blind Men, or: Being Seen is Believing (Luke 18:35-19:10)

When Jesus arrives (suddenly) at the gates of Jericho, everyone realizes he is less than twenty kilometers from Judgement Day. One man screams. Another one climbs a tree. And Jesus answers the question, “Who then can be saved?”

How Can We Be Sure He Really Is Who He Says He Is? or: How To Survive the Disappointment if He Isn’t (Luke 19:11-27)

As Jesus finishes his dinner at Zacchaeus’ house, everyone expects Judgement Day to happen tomorrow when he arrives in Jerusalem. Jesus explains that it just isn’t going to happen like that — and how to survive the disappointment.

The Dawn of the End of the World, or: The Prince, With a Donkey, On the Mountain (Luke 19:28-48)

As Jesus approaches Jerusalem, he fulfills several ancient prophecies all at once, proving that he really is the Messiah. Then, to the crowd’s delight, he finally kicks off Judgement Day! No, wait, he doesn’t. Or…does he?

Who Exactly is in Charge Around Here? (Part I), or: Jesus: 3, Government: 0. (Luke 20:1-26)

When the religious leaders of Jerusalem ask Jesus where he got his preaching license, he pulls a Moses on them and shouts, “Let my people go — or else!” Hilarity ensues.

Who Exactly is in Charge Around Here? (Part II), or: Jesus: 6, Government: 0. (Luke 20:27-21:4)

Jesus beats the religious leaders of Jerusalem at their own game. While they pout, Jesus goes on to tell everyone else how to discern the difference between the devil’s kingdom and God’s.

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