A reconstruction of the narrative setting of Jesus’ sermon on Torah and the Kingdom of Heaven.
Man’s Contractured Arm
How did Jesus balance the need to honor the Sabbath with the need to help people who were suffering?
Man With Edema
According to Jesus, God sets aside his divine prerogatives in order to alleviate human suffering.
“Wonders and Accusations” complex
A collection of stories about Jesus’ healing power and the controversy it provoked.
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.