From the Tax Booth Imagine a busy seaside road in the region of Galilee. Beside the road sits a small table equipped with a ledger, a set of scales, a Roman seal, and a box for coins. Levi, the son of Alphaeus, is collecting tolls and taxes for the Roman Empire at his booth. Although... Continue Reading →
The Wedding at Cana
I. A Wedding in Cana (John 2:1–2) John begins this account with what seems like a simple phrase: “On the third day...” (John 2:1). At first glance, it might appear to be nothing more than a chronological note. However, “the third day” recalls the resurrection, the climactic moment when Jesus rose from the grave, revealing... Continue Reading →
The Parable of the Large Banquet
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today, we will continue our sermon series on the Parables of Jesus. We will focus on the Parable of the Large Banquet, as recorded in Luke 14:15-24. Jesus shared this parable to challenge the complacency of those who believed their earthly importance guaranteed them a place at God's table. As... Continue Reading →