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 feast was over. The water and light show has dazzled the crowds. Jesus had offered living water to quench our thirst and added...
The mission of the church is dangerous, and Christians will not always agree on how best to accomplish it, but the Lord will accomplish...
The LORD uses leaders to deal with threats to the welfare of his people, and he is the God who delivers them.