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.
Although Christians may suffer much, and many things are against us, we will end up being hyper-victorious in Christ.
From all of eternity God held a secret, which he finally revealed through his church to all the heavenly beings.
Before preaching on John 4:1-30, Pastor Al Barth gave an encouraging review of the history and work of City to City in helping to...