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.
In Galatians 2:1-14, Paul continued his personal story about his interaction with the leaders in Jerusalem, relating that they completely supported his message and...
The vision that John saw in Revelation 4-5 concludes the opening section and prepares for the rest of the book. After reading about the...
Paul warned Christians about false teachers who would persuade them to boast in themselves instead of in Christ.