• PER240 The Parable of the King Preparing for War

    The parable of the king preparing for war (Luke 14.31-33), recorded only by Luke, illustrates the demands of discipleship. Facing an adversary twice as powerful, a king chooses negotiation over battle. In the same way, following Jesus the Messiah requires clear-sightedness, humility and complete renunciation of self. Luke places this teaching within a thematic series on the cost of the Christian life, before the Feast of Dedication in December AD 32.

    Luke 14.32 (King James Version) :
    Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
    King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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