God’s kingdom is good. It is good, I say, because God is there with us and we there share our lives with God. Joy like gathering to feast with family and friends fills heavenly glory. God invites all into His kingdom. No entrance requirements. No applications to fill out. No review process to keep out the deplorables. Just come on in. Anyone left out stay out upon their own accord....
Title: Feasts, Seating, and Invitations: How to Advance God’s Way?
Jesus eats with sinners and publicans by Alexandre Bida. Two virtues that characterized the ministry of Jesus Christ were humility and unconditional love. The Lord also taught His followers to display these virtues in their own lives through the parables of taking the lower seat and inviting the least, lost, and lowly of the world in Luke … Continue reading Title: Feasts, Seating, and Invitations: How to Advance God’s Way?
Is the Sabbath for Rest or Rescuing? Jesus’ Healing of the Man with Dropsy in Luke 14:1-6
There are numerous accounts of Jesus engaging in conflict with the Pharisees over the observance of the Sabbath. Whereas the Pharisees were willing to allow a man to bear the burden of suffering from sickness for the duration of the Sabbath to keep the healer from healing upon the day of rest, Jesus Christ sought … Continue reading Is the Sabbath for Rest or Rescuing? Jesus’ Healing of the Man with Dropsy in Luke 14:1-6
What so significant about Jesus Christ riding into Jerusalem upon a donkey?
It is Palm Sunday 2024. On this day we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But what is the victory being remembered? Prior to entering Jerusalem for the final Pascha celebration during His earthly assignment, Jesus calls His disciples to commandeer a colt: “And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the … Continue reading What so significant about Jesus Christ riding into Jerusalem upon a donkey?
Are Only a Few People Saved? A Look at the Narrow Gate in Luke 13:22-30.
Jerusalem. That is where Jesus Christ was going. Luke mentioned Jesus going “on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem” (Lk. 13:22) [1] The Lord had an assignment in Jerusalem. Jerusalem will be the place where the central event of God’s unfolding plan of redemption takes place, and Jesus goes there … Continue reading Are Only a Few People Saved? A Look at the Narrow Gate in Luke 13:22-30.
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