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.
Saul’s two acts of foolishness contrasted with his son’s two acts of faith, and they changed the course of history.
In the letter to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13, we read the second of two letters that contains only praise and encouragement...
Paul addressed a serious conflict in the church and how to live differently: in unity, joy, gentleness, peace, and goodness.