Is the parable of the Ten Bridesmaids about making sure you have enough oil, foolish or wise bridesmaids or being awake? Jesus says: "Keep awake
Our passage Matthew 23: 1-12 is set amongst many saying of Jesus critical of the religious leaders. Amongst them is his confronting accusation of tying
Jesus continues to be conflict with the religious leaders of his day. But when tested offers a way to live by loving God with our
Jesus calls us to live out our lives as authentic, created-in-the-image of God people. This touches everything we do, say and think, and as controversial