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.
While David used desperate and even deceptive means of escape, God provided for him because of his grace and faithfulness.
In answer to Daniel’s final question about the future, a messenger gave him a simple message we all need to hear.
The imprecatory (cursing) psalms point to the triumph of God’s justice through judgment or salvation.
