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.
John’s birth and Zechariah’s prophecy pointed to the greatest manifestation of God’s mercy ever.
Christians need to learn to speak with joy, listen with discernment, and grow in grace.
In order to be strong in the Lord’s strength, Christians need to put on the whole armor of God.
