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.
The same joy that the first disciples experienced upon seeing Jesus again is available to us.
The Proverbs are both idealistic and realistic about marriage, showing us how it should be and helping us to get there.
When the ark is captured, the Lord goes into exile for his people and fights their enemies. When his people repent, he gives them...
