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 humans were dead in our sins, the only possible solution was for God to make us alive because of his grace.
Although God gave humanity up to our sins, he also gave up his Son for our sins.
There is a popular expression that says "seeing is believing." However, many people saw the amazing signs performed by Jesus and did not believe...