The final parable in our summer series appears in Luke 18:1-8. Like last week’s parable, the Parable of the Unjust Judge focuses on the period between Jesus’ first and second comings. It too tells us what to do as we await his return, especially if he seems to delay, and especially if we are suffering unjustly. Things really will turn out well in the end as we persevere in faith until the end.
There are two basic principles that enable Christians with differing convictions on debatable matters to live together in harmony in the church.
During a time of peace, God built up his church through the preaching of his word and powerful signs.
The conclusion to the first half of Ephesians is a prayer for believers to have strength to know Christ’s love.
