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.
After three chapters describing God’s work in the church, Ephesians has three chapters that describe how we live up to our high calling as...
The feast was over. The water and light show has dazzled the crowds. Jesus had offered living water to quench our thirst and added...
Sooner or later every kingdom that opposes God will be “all gone,” but there is a kingdom that will not pass away.