May 21st, 2023

It is well known that Jesus often associated with those who were marginalized in the community. But there is no evidence that Jesus avoided those who had means and power. Luke records three occasions where Jesus dined with Pharisees, and on one of those occasions, we witness the extravagant love of a sinner and the bounteous mercy of a Savior. The mercy that Jesus demonstrates leads us to ask the question, “Who is welcome at the table?”