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Jesus References to Bible

Kind to Enemy

1. “Where your treasure is…” — Heart & Wealth Matthew 6:19–21 Jesus warns against storing earthly wealth and says your heart follows your treasure. 2. “You cannot serve God and money.” Matthew 6:24 A foundational teaching: loyalty to God and loyalty to wealth cannot coexist. 3. “Give to the one who asks you.” Matthew 5:42 Jesus commands open‑handed generosity. 4. “Give, and it will be given to you.” Luke 6:38 A promise that generosity brings spiritual return. 5. Rich Young Ruler — Wealth as a spiritual barrier Matthew 19:21–24 Jesus tells the rich man to sell his possessions and give to the poor. Then He says: “It is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.” 6. “Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15 Jesus warns against greed. 7. Parable of the Rich Fool — Hoarding wealth Luke 12:16–21 A man stores up wealth but is not “rich toward God.” God calls him a fool. 8. “Sell your possessions and give to the poor.” Luke 12:33 A radical call to generosity. 9. Parable of the Unjust Steward — Using money wisely Luke 16:1–13 Ends with: “You cannot serve God and mammon.” 10. Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus — Judgment & wealth Luke 16:19–31 A warning about ignoring the poor. 11. Widow’s Offering — God values sacrifice, not amount Mark 12:41–44 Jesus praises the widow who gave “all she had to live on.” 12. Paying Taxes — “Give to Caesar…” Matthew 22:17–21 Jesus distinguishes earthly obligations from divine ones. 13. “Freely you have received; freely give.” Matthew 10:8 A principle for ministry and generosity. 14. Zacchaeus — Repentance shown through financial restitution Luke 19:8–9 Zacchaeus gives half his wealth to the poor and repays those he cheated. 15. The Good Samaritan — Costly compassion Luke 10:35 The Samaritan pays for the injured man’s care. 16. The Poor Widow & Temple Corruption Matthew 23:14 Jesus condemns religious leaders who “devour widows’ houses.” 17. “Do not store up treasures on earth.” Matthew 6:19–21 A repeated theme: heavenly treasure > earthly wealth. 9. “Provide for those who cannot repay you.” Luke 10:35 (Good Samaritan) Jesus commands costly compassion: Pay for the injured man’s care Promise further payment if needed ⭐ 10. “Give them something to eat.” Mark 6:37 A command to meet physical needs directly. ⭐ 11. “Render to God the things that are God’s.” Matthew 22:21 A command to give God what belongs to Him — worship, loyalty, obedience, and offerings. ⭐ 12. “Honor God with your wealth” (affirmed in teaching) While not phrased as a direct imperative from Jesus’ mouth, His teachings affirm: Giving to the poor Supporting ministry Using wealth for the Kingdom (Examples: Luke 8:1–3; Matthew 25:35–40) ------------------------------------------------ PARABLES ABOUT MONEY AS A SPIRITUAL TEST 1. The Rich Fool — Luke 12:16–21 A wealthy man hoards possessions; God calls him a fool for not being “rich toward God.” 2. The Rich Man and Lazarus — Luke 16:19–31 A rich man ignores a poor beggar and faces judgment. 3. The Rich Young Ruler (narrative, not a parable) — Matthew 19:16–30 Not technically a parable, but often grouped with them because it teaches the same theme. PARABLES ABOUT STEWARDSHIP & ACCOUNTABILITY 4. The Talents — Matthew 25:14–30 A master entrusts money to servants; faithful stewardship is rewarded. 5. The Minas (Pounds) — Luke 19:11–27 Similar to the Talents; servants must invest what the master gives. 6. The Unjust Steward (Shrewd Manager) — Luke 16:1–13 A dishonest manager uses money shrewdly; Jesus teaches that believers should be wise with worldly wealth. PARABLES ABOUT DEBT, FORGIVENESS, & MERCY 7. The Unforgiving Servant — Matthew 18:23–35 A servant forgiven a massive debt refuses to forgive a small one. 8. The Two Debtors — Luke 7:41–43 A creditor forgives two unequal debts; Jesus uses it to teach about love and forgiveness. PARABLES ABOUT SMALL MONEY WITH BIG MEANING 9. The Lost Coin — Luke 15:8–10 A woman loses a coin and searches diligently; symbolizes God’s joy over repentance. 10. The Widow’s Mite (narrative) — Mark 12:41–44 Not a parable, but Jesus uses the widow’s tiny offering to teach sacrificial giving. ‍ PARABLES ABOUT WORKERS & WAGES 11. The Workers in the Vineyard — Matthew 20:1–16 Laborers receive equal pay regardless of hours worked; teaches God’s generosity. 12. The Good Samaritan (includes money) — Luke 10:25–37 The Samaritan pays for the injured man’s care; generosity is central to the story. PARABLES ABOUT VALUE & COST 13. The Pearl of Great Price — Matthew 13:45–46 A merchant sells everything to buy one priceless pearl. 14. The Hidden Treasure — Matthew 13:44 A man sells all he has to buy a field containing treasure. ‍ PARABLES WITH FINANCIAL ELEMENTS (SECONDARY) 15. The Prodigal Son — Luke 15:11–32 The younger son wastes his inheritance. 16. The Pharisee and the Tax Collector — Luke 18:9–14 Tax collectors were associated with money and corruption. 17. The Ten Virgins — Matthew 25:1–13 Not directly about money, but oil had cost/value.
Matthew 5:43-44 43: "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44: But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Proverbs 25:21-22 21: If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, 22: for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Matthew 5:43-44, Proverbs 25:21-22
Matthew 5:43-44 [ESV] 43: "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44: But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Proverbs 25:21-22 [ESV] 21: If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, 22: for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Humility

Luke 14:7-11 7: Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the places of honor, saying to them, 8: "When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest someone more distinguished than you be invited by him, 9: and he who invited you both will come and say to you, 'Give your place to this person,' and then you will begin with shame to take the lowest place. 10: But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, 'Friend, move up higher.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you. 11: For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Proverbs 25:6-7 6: Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great, 7: for it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. What your eyes have seen Luke 14:7-11, Proverbs 25:6-7
Luke 14:7-11 [ESV] 7: Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the places of honor, saying to them, 8: "When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest someone more distinguished than you be invited by him, 9: and he who invited you both will come and say to you, 'Give your place to this person,' and then you will begin with shame to take the lowest place. 10: But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, 'Friend, move up higher.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you. 11: For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Proverbs 25:6-7 [ESV] 6: Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great, 7: for it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. What your eyes have seen