In answer to the grumblings of some religious leaders, Jesus told three parables in Luke 15 about lost and found items: a sheep, a coin, and a son. All of them emphasize the joy of God over bringing one lost person back to himself. The third parable is open-ended, forcing each of us to consider if we are going enter into God’s joyful feast or remain outside.
Timothy and Epaphroditus demonstrated the mind of Christ in the way they lived.
The ideal king’s marriage to the ideal bride not only teaches us about marriage but also about the relationship between God and his people.
In two more cities, Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel boldly, which resulted in many new believers and violent opposition.
