The Israelites’ demand for a king is a good reminder to us to trust in the Lord, the only one who can profit and deliver.
In the earlier parables, Jesus left people wondering what he meant. In the latter parables, Jesus was often very direct. For example, in Matthew...
In response to Habakkuk’s raw complaint, God announced that he would do something wonderful, astounding, and hard-to-believe.
The Parable of the Banquet illustrates the various responses to the generous invitation of the King.