Jesus teaches his disciples to be aware of not causing others to stumble, to use the little faith they have to move obstacles to the growth of the Kingdom and to be humble as servants of God.

The parable is directed at the Pharisees and links to the previous parable. It warns against letting wealth and possessions distract from following the Law of Moses and the Kingdom of God. There are two eternal destinies after life.

In this parable,The manager is shrewd because he looks to the future. He is also corrupt and loses his job. Jesus teaches about how to use finance and avoid materialism.

This is the third in the series of parables. The sinners, Jewish authorities and God, the Father are all present. These people are listening. God welcomes all who repent and there is joy.

The Parable of the Lost Sheep challenges the Pharisees judgemental attitude towards those who go astray. Jesus equates the joy of the woman who found the lost coin to God's rejoicing over a sinner who repents.

At a meal in a Pharisee's house, Jesus told the challenging parable about the banquet. This was part of the Jewish expectations but Jesus encourages humility and hospitality.

In response to a question Jesus explains that people have to make a choice to believe and trust Jesus but that was not easy and not many would do so.

Jesus told a parable to teach the importance of investing in eternity and not to think we can determine our happiness through materialism.

Jesus prepares his disciples for the time of persecution that will be coming to them as leaders of the Church. He encourages them, and us, to think of life beyond the present - into eternity.

Jesus directly criticises the Jewish leaders for their love of money and social standing, for their legalism and leading the crowd astray.