A lesson in humility.
Yeshua Attends to the Crowds
A reconstruction of the narrative setting of Jesus’ sermon on Torah and the Kingdom of Heaven.
Coordinating Ritual and Moral Purity in the New Testament
Taking another look at how John the Baptist, Jesus, and the Apostle Paul related to issues of ritual and moral purity.
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.