While attending a meal with religious leaders in Luke 14:1-24, Jesus broke with social norms and caused multiple disruptions. His goal was not to offend but to instruct, first about the use of the Sabbath day and then about the kingdom of God, which he compared to a great banquet. At the end of the parable, the invitation is still going out, so let’s enter while there is room.
While the Old Testament is still valid, we also have the message of the one who was raised from the dead.
The garments and the consecration ceremony for the Aaron and his sons emphasize that the way to approach God is through a perfect priest...
The Lord desires worship in spirit and truth. He calls wayward sinners to repentance and cleansing of their sins through the blood of Jesus.