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.
Because Acts 25 shows us that things aren't always as they seem, we need to walk by faith and not by sight.
The Proverbs are both idealistic and realistic about marriage, showing us how it should be and helping us to get there.
The loss of the Ark from Israel anticipated the way of approaching God through Christ and also warns against faith that is merely outward...
