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.
Although the son of Elizabeth would be great, the son of Mary would be even greater!
In preparation for the time when he would not be with them, Jesus began to give the disciples on-the-job training in evangelizing and showing...
Although many Jews did not believe the gospel and many non-Jews did, everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
