Parables of Grace

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Written By Jeremy Duncan

Stories of Grace.

There are many reasons to think that Jesus may have been a great communicator.

He addressed the issues of his time.

He asked compelling questions.

He was a great story teller too.

And this last point is no passing observation, because at the heart of the gospel are the stories Jesus told that still provoke the curious and cynical alike.

Stories of unlikable characters. Stories of everyday encounters. Stories with preposterous implications.

This year we return to the most scandalous stories Jesus told — those we’ve come to call his parables of grace.

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The Unjust Judge and Palm Sunday
The Unjust Judge and Palm Sunday

In this message, we explore Jesus’ parable of the unjust judge alongside his entry into Jerusalem. What we discover is unsettling: the crowd wanted power, but Jesus came with peace. They expected justice—but missed grace.

And maybe… we still do.

The Mustard Seed Isn’t What You Think
The Mustard Seed Isn’t What You Think

We’ve all heard that the kingdom of God is like a mustard seed—small beginnings, big results. But what if that’s not actually the point?

Shameless Audacity: A Parable on Prayer
Shameless Audacity: A Parable on Prayer

What if prayer isn’t about convincing God to listen? In Luke 11, Jesus tells a strange story about a neighbour who refuses to help in the middle of the night. At first glance, it sounds like a lesson about persistence—keep knocking until God finally answers. But a closer look reveals something deeper.

The Prison of Unforgiveness
The Prison of Unforgiveness

When Peter asks how many times he must forgive his brother, Jesus sets the bar: not seven times, but seventy-seven times—a hyperbolic instruction for no cap on forgiveness. 

Lost Sheep & Unreasonable Grace
Lost Sheep & Unreasonable Grace

This isn’t just a comforting story about being rescued. It’s a disruptive story about a God whose love defies social norms, economic logic, and religious expectations.

The Good Samaritan (But Not the Way You Think)
The Good Samaritan (But Not the Way You Think)

In this first message of our Parables of Grace series, we revisit one of the most familiar stories Jesus ever told—the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37). But what if we’ve been asking the wrong question?

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