The Parables Concerning Judgment

Luke 16:19-31 closes the judgment parables with the rich man and Lazarus. The sermon presses the question of whether hearers are headed for heaven or Hades and calls them to seek the Lord while He may be found.

Matthew 25:31-46 presents the parable of the final judgment and the separation of sheep and goats. The sermon presses the seriousness of eternal judgment and the question of which side hearers are on.

Matthew 21:33-46 presents the parable of the tenants and exposes how unforgiveness can grow into mistreating others. The sermon calls hearers to recognize the danger and forgive in Christ.

Matthew 18:21-35 continues the parable of the unforgiving servant and the call to forgive freely. The sermon treats forgiveness as a vital matter for Christian obedience and church health.

Matthew 18:21-35 begins the parable of the unforgiving servant by asking how much Christians must forgive. The sermon sets Scripture's standard for forgiving brothers and prepares for the weight of the parable.