This parable, found also in Luke, is embellished by the writer of Matthew’s Gospel and contains some points that may be difficult to understand. But the heart and meaning of it come through clearly. The story is definitely an allegory. That means that the king in the story stands for God. The people found in…

Note: Biblical quotations are from the NRSV except for the Psalm quotations which are from BCP. Bible study is something we Episcopalians think is good for us, but oftentimes we avoid it like Cod Liver Oil. I want to begin this morning describing a Bible study format being used in this great church of ours….