"Truth About Taxes" is the forty-third sermon in this series. Jesus discusses taxes and the right of ownership.
"Jesus Tells Story of Vineyard Tenants" is the forty-second sermon in this series. Jesus tells an interesting story of a man who places tenants on a vineyard. The lessons within the parable demonstrate Israel’s rejection of God’s prophets and the messiah and show that God has been gracious and longsuffering.
"Elders Question Jesus’ Authority" is the forty-first sermon in this series. Jesus’ activity during the week leading up to His crucifixion leads the Sanhedrin to question Jesus’ authority. Jesus answers by asking a question of His own and leaves the ruling elders of Israel speechless.
"Jesus Angry With Tree & Temple Crowds" is the fortieth sermon in this series. Jesus shows indignation in an object lesson by cursing a fig tree and in his disdain for the greed that existed in the temple. Places meant for truth and worship had become places for pride and greed and Jesus would set it straight in a powerful way.
"Crowds Praise as Jesus Enters Jerusalem" is the thirty-nineth sermon in this series. Jesus enters Jerusalem in a very public and decorated fashion. Great crowds praise him as the savior as Jesus rides into the city on a donkey, fulfilling the scriptures.
"Bartimaeus of Jericho Now Able To See" is the thirty-eighth sermon in this series. In this last miracle before he enters Jerusalem, Jesus heals a blind man named Bartimaeus. As the crowds rebuke Bartimaeus for asking for mercy, Jesus shows him mercy by granting him sight.
"Jesus Continues to Claim Martyrdom is Coming" is the thirty-seventh sermon in this series. Jesus makes his final prediction about his death and resurrection as he and the disciples begin their final journey to Jerusalem.
"Jesus Calls Rich To Generosity" is the thirty-sixth sermon in this series. A rich, young ruler comes to Jesus asking him how to gain eternal life. Jesus’ answer confuses the apostles as well as we who hold to the doctrines of grace. He tells the man to sell all he has. Is the selling of wealth a requirement for salvation or is Jesus pointing us all to something greater?