Although some adults tried to keep children away from Jesus, he welcomed them in Mark 10:13-16 as models of how to enter the kingdom of God.
Although the son of Elizabeth would be great, the son of Mary would be even greater!
The Parable of the Banquet illustrates the various responses to the generous invitation of the King.
In response to Moses’ prayers, God promised to go up with his rebellious people after all, showing grace even to them as he does...