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.
Jesus combined a warning of judgment with a demonstration of the liberating power of the kingdom of God.
One of Paul’s purposes in visiting Rome was to receive help to get the gospel all the way to Spain.
Sermon by Robbie Crouse on why we need to return to the One who tore us and was torn for us
