This week our parable is told right after last weeks’ parable, the lowest seat at the feast. In those days it was a common believe among the Jewish nation that only Jews would be invites to the heavenly feast. After Jesus told his previous parable, there was a comment from the crowd. In the next …
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Through his teachings and miracles, Jesus announced that God’s messianic banquet was about to be served. All may come and feast at the table of salvation in God’s kingdom. Jesus describes him ministry as a wedding feast, with himself as the groom and the kingdom of God as a great banquet. All were invited, but …
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This week we will be taking a look at Jesus’ parable number 25, a parable about a persistent friend. This parable when read without any of the supporting information can leave a person scratching their head wondering as to when is Jesus talking about. The actual parable is found in Luke 11:5-8, which reads as …
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This week our parable is found in Luke 10:30-35, but we also need a few of the verses before this parable to understand the response of Jesus. These would be verses 25 through 29. 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to …
