The Parable of the Banquet illustrates the various responses to the generous invitation of the King.
In preparation for coming calamity, the prophet made plans to rejoice in the Lord.
As was typical in Paul’s letters, he began this one with a greeting, a thanksgiving, and a prayer. In these, he didn’t waste any...
As the second Adam and the faithful Israel, Jesus resisted temptation and so can help us when we are tempted.