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.
In John 12:27-50, we have Jesus' final appeal to the world before spending his final days focused on his disciples. After explaining the meaning...
The Israelites’ demand for a king is a good reminder to us to trust in the Lord, the only one who can profit and...
In his defense before King Agrippa, Paul emphasized the importance of the resurrection and the need for everyone to believe in Jesus and live...