Transforming Our Lives in Christ

Father Evan discusses the Story of the Widow's Two Mites, and Jesus' prophecies about the Destruction of the Temple and the end times.

In this episode, Father Evan explores the conclusion of Luke 20 and Christ's confrontation with the Sadducees.

Fr. Evan offers his thoughts on Christ's conflict with the Sadducees over the resurrection.

Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar? Fr. Evan explores a major intersection of church teaching and civil government.

Parable of the Wicked Tenants.

Introduction to chapter 20 and discussion of Jesus' authority

Part three of The Triumphal Entry, Lament over Jerusalem, Cleansing of the Temple, chapter conclusion.

Part two of The Triumphal Entry.

Jesus enters Jerusalem.

Parable of the Minas.

Conclusion of Zacchaeus discussion, introduction to the Parable of the Minas.

Introduction to chapter 19, discussion of Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus.

Final lecture on the healing of the Blindman of Jericho.

The reward for Discipleship, Jesus' 3rd Prophecy of His Passion, and intro to the healing of the Blindman on the road to Jericho.

Story of the Rich Ruler and eternal life.

2nd part of introduction to passage on the Rich Ruler. Coverage of the opening verse. Conflict model ORCA and transactional vs. transformational salvation.

The Rich Ruler asks about entering the Kingdom, an introduction to this passage of scripture.

Final discussion of the Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, discussion of Christ receiving the children.

Introduction to the Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, discussion of verses 9-12.

Introduction to Chapter 18, the Parable on Prayer of the persistent widow.

Final discussion of chapter 17 and concluding remarks regarding the end times and Christ's return.

Discussion of time, the 2nd coming, the Kingdom and Christ's teaching to the Pharisees and His Disciples.

The duties of a disciple and the healing of the ten lepers.

Part 2 on forgiving from the heart

What does it mean to forgive from our heart and how do we do it?

Conclusion of the Rich man and Lazarus, Introduction of Chapter 17 and opening teachings on scandal, and forgiveness

Explanation of the Parable the Rich Man and Lazarus

Introduction to the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

Critique of Pharisees and their love of money

Explanation of the parable of the Unrighteous Steward

Introduction to Chapter 16

Last presentation on the Parable of the Prodigal Son

Part 6 of the Parable of the Prodigal Son

Part 5 of the Parable of the Prodigal Son

An explanation of the Parable of the Prodigal Son, part 4

Introduction to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 3

Introduction to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 2

Parable of the Lost coin and Introduction to the Prodigal Son, part 1

he Parable of the Lost Sheep

Outline and summary of general themes for chapter 15, initial discussion of the Parable of the Lost Sheep.

The cost of discipleship, final lecture

The Cost of Discipleship

Final discussion of heavenly banquet, Eucharist discussion

The banquet and refusing God's invitation to attend

Explanation of the parable of the Kingdom and the distinction between the carnal, natural and spiritual person.

A teaching on hospitality

Jesus teaches on humility and the dangers of pride and self-exaltation.

Jesus heals a man with edema on the Sabbath

Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem, Introduction to chapter 14 and outline

Pharisees opposition and Jesus' decision to go to Jerusalem.