How did Jesus balance the need to honor the Sabbath with the need to help people who were suffering?
Refusing John the Baptist
An early Christian critique of those who rejected John the Baptist and his message.
Man With Edema
According to Jesus, God sets aside his divine prerogatives in order to alleviate human suffering.
Faithful or Faithless Slave
In Faithful or Faithless Slave Jesus encouraged his disciples to emulate Moses, the faithful slave in all God’s house.
Unexpected Thief
A householder might be surprised by a thief, but those who know the Son of Man is coming need not be caught unawares.
Waiting Maidens Parable
In the Waiting Maidens parable Jesus warned his listeners not to behave like the foolish maidens who forgot to bring oil for their torches.
Coming From All Directions
Whether one has a seat at the eschatolgical banquet depends on one’s participation in the Kingdom of Heaven here and now.
Closed Door
In Closed Door Jesus brought home the message of the Great Banquet parable to his audience.