For Jesus, working for social justice was an act of redemption with cosmic implications.
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Yeshua Attends to the Crowds
A reconstruction of the narrative setting of Jesus’ sermon on Torah and the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Faithful or Faithless Slave
In Faithful or Faithless Slave Jesus encouraged his disciples to emulate Moses, the faithful slave in all God’s house.
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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.
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Be Ready for the Son of Man
What are the ethical demands of the parousia?
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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.
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First and Last
The first one now will later be last, for the times, they are a-changin’. —Bob Dylan
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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.
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Closed Door
In Closed Door Jesus brought home the message of the Great Banquet parable to his audience.
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