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.
Because of God’s work of salvation in us, we need to work out our salvation.
The church in Thessalonica not only followed worthy examples but also became one itself.
God fulfills his plan against human opposition and even through human suffering.
