What can we learn from Jospeh’s example? What are the key elements to receptive faith?

The persistent friend

Luke 10:25-37 (CSB)

Jesus shows us how the Kingdom of Heaven is reaching beyond dividing lines by telling us this parable of the Good Samaritan. David teaches  about Context and Cognitive Bias, Priests and Pain, and Love beyond Enemy Lines.

What does Jesus want people to know about the kingdom through this hypothetical scenario of the two sons?

Why did Jesus use parables? What do they teach us about the kingdom of God? What can we learn from the parable of the sower and the seed? How does this parable propel us forward?

What is the role of justice in our life with God? What is biblical justice? What are the central elements to biblical justice.

Tim Keller article Brian references: https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/

What does it mean to be holy as God is Holy? How can an unholy people exist in the presence of a holy God? And what can we expect in life as a people called to pursue holiness?

Why is it impossible to be spiritually mature and emotionally immature? How do we experience emotionally healthy spirituality? What role do our emotions play?

Why are we so exhausted? King Solomon calls us to realize we are limited, and God calls us to enjoy Sabbath rest.

What role should work play in the life of a believer? What is the danger of careerism?