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.
During a dinner at a religious leader's house, a sinful woman crashed the party and gave Jesus an opportunity to teach about big forgiveness...
In the next pair of sections about John and Jesus, Luke reported that the Word of God came upon John, and the Holy Spirit...
Although the nations are constantly in rebellion against the Lord, he has established his Son as King over the whole world.
