Meals were far more than simple “get-togethers” in Jesus’ day. They meant connection, identification and even went as far as meaning approval of the other. It is at a meal with some religious folks that Jesus tells a stunning parable about the inclusiveness of God’s heart. And what other story to tell at a meal than a story about a meal?
Jesus’ story tells a story about a king hosting a banquet and those who end up at the table are not those who everyone expected at the table. More than that, those who are supposed to be at the table are no longer welcome at the table.
This story reflects Jesus’ ministry while he was on earth. Always eating and spending time with the wrong people as a way of showing people that all are welcome at God’s table. This is not how we typically think. We often think about who is allowed at God’s table and we leave that decision up to our standards and regulations. Perhaps we need to ask – how big is God’s table?
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November 8, 2020: What the Hell? – Nick Elio
November 1, 2020: Set Apart for No Mercy – Michael Hidalgo
October 25, 2020: Does God's Blood Boil? – Amanda Lum
October 18, 2020: He's Really Nice, But. . . .– Michael Hidalgo
October 11, 2020: The More the Merrier – Michael Hidalgo
October 4, 2020: Never Stop Exploring – Bekah Stewart
September 27, 2020: What Did You Call Me? – Michael Hidalgo
September 20, 2020: The Divine in Flesh & Bone – Michael Hidalgo
September 13, 2020: The Scattered, Holy Stones – Del Phillips
September 6, 2020: The Good and the Hard – Michael Hidalgo
August 30, 2020: Prophets of Rage – Scott Oppliger
August 23, 2020: This Feels Impossible – Michael Hidalgo
August 16, 2020:Holding Back Tears – Michael Hidalgo
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August 2, 2020: Holding Steady – Scott Oppliger
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July 26, 2020: Hungry for Joy – Bekah Stewart
July 19, 2020: Follow the Leader – Nick Elio
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