Semănătorul (The Sower)
October 2023, Volume 4, Number 2
THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT BANQUET: MINISTRY CHALLENGES IN LUKE 14
Ovidiu Hanc
ABSRTACT
The parables of Jesus encapsulate the theology of the Kingdom of God. Since Jesus used to teach many things in parables it is impossible to define a theology of ministry outside this framework that compresses a thorough understanding of this concept. There are several narratives as the sending of the twelve and the great commission mandate in the Gospels, however The Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14, rooted in the Isaianic divine feast, is a parable that reflects not only a grace-based universal invitation but also some ministry challenges that arise with the refusal of such an offer.
KEY WORDS: Parables, kingdom community, Pharisees, banquet, challenges
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58892/TS.swr4260