OK, we took a detour this week ... but, it gives us a chance to 'flesh out' the context in which Luke 15 occurred.

I wish my knowledge of Bible references was better, but here are the Scripture references that I promised to give:

• Zachariah at the Temple: Luke 1:8-21
• Jesus leaves Nazareth for good: Matt. 4:12-13; Luke 4:16-31
• Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman: Luke 7:36-50
• The women who supported Jesus: Luke 8:1-3

 

I have also added bonus material from the Theological Dictionary of the New Testament's article in a pdf on the Priesthood! Enjoy!