A short gospel blues inspired by the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16). This story reminds us that grace is not earned by hours worked, but given freely. In God’s vineyard, mercy does not follow a clock. Scripture Matthew 20:1–16 13 “But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to … Read more
This song tells the story of a man forgiven a great debt—yet unwilling to show mercy to another. It’s a cautionary blues about grace received, mercy refused, and the cost of a hardened heart. Scripture Matthew 18:23–35 32 “Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of … Read more
This gospel blues song is inspired by Matthew 13:52, where Jesus speaks of the owner of a house who brings out treasures both old and new. Scripture Matthew 13:52 52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house … Read more
A raw gospel blues song inspired by the parable of the net. This Delta-style blues reflects on judgment, mercy, and the moment when drifting ends and truth stands still. Scripture: Matthew 13:47–50 47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was … Read more
A raw, acoustic blues inspired by the Pearl of Great Price parable. Slide guitar, foot-stompin’ rhythm, and a story about giving everything for something truly worth it. Scripture Matthew 13:45-46 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that … Read more
A raw Delta-style gospel blues inspired by the Parable of the Hidden Treasure. Slide guitar, stomp rhythm, and a simple blues melody carrying one of the shortest and most powerful teachings of Jesus — when you find something truly worth having, you give everything to gain it. Scripture: Matthew 13:44 [44] ” Now Again, the … Read more
Scripture Matthew 13:33 33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds[a] of flour until it worked all through the dough.” Lyrics Verse 1Well I woke up this mornin’,With my heart feelin’ small and thin,But a little truth the Lord whispered,Said, “Son, that’s how the … Read more
Wheat and the Weeds Blues — a Delta-style blues inspired by the parable Jesus told about good seed growing beside bad seed, waiting for the harvest to reveal the truth. Scripture Matthew 13:24-30 24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, … Read more
Scripture Matthew 13:1-23 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. Lyrics Verse 1I went walkin’ that lonesome road,Watchin’ the … Read more
Scripture Matthew 9:17 17 Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.” Lyrics Verse 1A: Got that new wine pourin’, but these old skins start … Read more
