I would have probably titled this parable "The Parable of the Lame Excuses", rather than "The Great Banquet". Both titles apply. The latter reveals God's end game. He always wins.
Let's unpack this message and enjoy His Banquet!
November 27, 2022 • Léon van Weerden
Life is not always fair. Interestingly, when life is unfair in our favour, we tend to not make a big deal out of it. When life isn't unfair in our favour, that's when we get aggravated. Jesus' culture has an interesting approach to fairness. The Parable of the Generous Landowner unpacks it all.
Jesus is practical. If you think Jesus' Culture only concerns our spiritual life, you're in for a surprise. He actually said more about money than prayer. The parable of the Rich Fool nails His bottom line. Apparently, you can be rich yet a fool... Now who would want that?