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 2 Peter 3:10-13, the apostle reminds us that in order to understand what life is all about, we need to read the last...
After defending true teachers in chapter 1, Peter began to expose false teachers in 2 Peter 2:1-10. With examples from Genesis, he denounced false...
After a very brief greeting, James launched into his letter of practical instruction in James 1:1-8 by urging believers in Jesus to consider trials...