
October 29, 2026
There Is More
Lonetta McKee

Compare the prophet Jonah’s words and actions toward God with those of the fishermen.

The subject matter of the parables was prayer, but the context concerned the faith and humility necessary for always being ready for the return of the king.

I can’t comprehend the brilliant mind of God, fathom the depth of his love, or explain exactly how prayer works. But I know God treasures our communication with…

In what ways is humble-hearted and persistent prayer a vital part of living in obedience to God as we follow him?

The parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin clearly set up the parable of the lost son(s). And all three parables connect back to the criticism…

Have you ever wandered from God and squandered your resources, wondering if the Father would welcome you back? In a sense, it’s every Christian’s story. . . .

Why would the father in the parable grant his younger son’s inheritance request and allow him to leave?

This lesson text is highly metaphoric. The main metaphor concerns a master and servant. But under that big-picture metaphor are at least eight others that make this text…

At first glance, "waiting" implies little more than passive, quiet expectation. But the word also refers to being ready for action—prepared to serve or obey.

From this parable, what do you learn about how we should effectively and productively wait for Jesus’ return?

This is one of the few parables where Jesus inserts “God” into a secular story. God called the man a fool (not an atheist but someone who has…

I’m a sports fan, but I’m alarmed by the swift expansion of sports betting. Gambling is addictive and it threatens the integrity of athletic competition. . . .

Recognizing that we all must “make a living,” how do we strike a balance between earthly possessions and being rich toward God?

This parable began in reality, for there really was a road that went from Jerusalem to Jericho referred to as “The Bloody Way.” But for a Samaritan to…

Bad Samaritans evidently can become good ones. That’s why Jesus wanted the gospel to be preached in Samaria (Acts 1:8), and when it was, many Samaritans accepted Christ…
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