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.
Before preaching on John 4:1-30, Pastor Al Barth gave an encouraging review of the history and work of City to City in helping to...
In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul reminds us that life is full of transitions from one state to another, for example, from unmarried to married...
After four chapters of telling us what Christ has done for us and urging us to have faith in him alone in order to...