Series: Meals with Jesus
Our “Meals with Jesus” series in Luke’s gospel focuses on meals where Jesus has a clear ministry focus. May we be encouraged and challenged by our Lord’s grace and instruction at table!
The Climax of World History
by Mike Bergen | March 12, 2023This last “meal” with Jesus brings us to the climax of world history and to the solution to the most foundational problem for all humanity.
The Fellowship of the Burning Heart
by Johnny Vanderhorst | March 5, 2023On the path to life through death, we are renewed as our hearts see Jesus through the Word, in close community with fellow disciples.
The Taste of Redemption
by Daniel Vanderhorst | February 26, 2023Jesus gave his disciples a rich gift in the Lord’s Supper: a simple meal through which to renew our shared identity as God’s people and to anticipate feasting with our Lord in his coming kingdom.
Jesus the Instigator
by Blaine Freidline | February 19, 2023Jesus initiated to bring Zacchaeus – and you – into His eternal kingdom; you are now a channel for His initiative in others.
Continuous Compassion
by Mike Bergen | February 12, 2023On the surface of this account, we see Jesus challenging the common thinking of the day. But after looking closely, we see his continuous heart of compassion toward everyone. And the more we understand his heart, the more we understand that Jesus also has the same heart toward us all the time!
When the Meal Turns Cold
by Johnny Vanderhorst | February 5, 2023Consider: What sparks the harshest rebukes of Jesus?
A Tale of Two Sisters
by David Cato | January 29, 2023“Hospitality involves setting a table that makes everyone feel comfortable. It chooses a menu that allows face time with guests instead of being chained to the stovetop. It picks up the house to make things pleasant, but doesn’t feel the need to conceal evidences of everyday life. It sometimes sits down to dinner with flour in its hair. It allows the gathering to be shaped by the quality of the conversation rather than the cuisine. Hospitality shows interest in the thoughts, feelings, pursuits, and preferences of its guests. It is good at asking questions and listening intently to answers. Hospitality focuses attention on others.” — Jen Wilkin
The Most Awesome Catered Meal
by Mike Bergen | January 22, 2023This was a unique meal with Jesus in the sense that none of the disciples wrote down anything Jesus said during the meal, but it was a meal that none of them would forget. They learned a lesson that also will help you and me in our challenging situations.
Fellowship of the Greatly Forgiven
by Johnny Vanderhorst | January 15, 2023What in Jesus made all sorts of different people want to invite Him? What would that look like in us?
Banquet at Levi’s House
by Mike Bergen | January 1, 2023People tend to focus on rules more than relationship. This is true among Christians today, and it was true among the people who associated with Jesus. As Jesus feasted at a joyful celebration at Levi’s house, we see these issues come to the forefront of the party, as described in Luke 5. This is an important example for us to learn from.