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 relating terrible events that must happen before Christ’s coming, this text leaves believers with a simple message – Stand Firm!
From the very first preaching of the gospel after Jesus’ ascension, the new believers were “added” to local churches. Once God added them to...
In the Proverbs, two women invite us to dine with them and embrace them, Lady Wisdom and Woman Folly.