Message Notes for October 27, 2024

Series: A Seat at the Table

Title: Strangers Become Friends at the Table!

Bottom Line: The table of Jesus becomes a place of common mission, love, and friendship with some of the most unlikely connections. It makes life rich and reveals a glimpse of heaven.

Message Verses:

· Mark 2:13-17

· Luke 19:1-10

· Luke 14:15-24

· Matthew 28:18-20

How to live out the spirit of Jesus’ table in your everyday life:

1. Invite someone to your table

2. Live in the spirit of the table

3. Turn your table into a food truck

4. Remember and reflect on Jesus’ invitation to you

Family/Group Study Notes for the week of October 27, 2024

Series: A Seat at the Table

Title: Strangers Become Friends at the Table!

* Read Mark 2:13-17: What was the initial reaction of the Pharisees when Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners, and how did Jesus respond to their criticism?

* Read Luke 19:1-10: What was the significance of Jesus inviting Himself to Zacchaeus’ house, and how did it lead to transformation?

 * What does Jesus’ invitation to His table symbolize in the context of His ministry, and who is welcomed at His table?

 * In the Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-24), what reasons do the invited guests give for not attending, and what does this say about the nature of our excuses in life today?

 * How does Jesus’ table provide an opportunity for transformation, both in the lives of those He invites and in our own lives?

 * How does the story of the banquet in Luke 14:15-24 challenge us to rethink who we invite into our own lives and communities?

* What are some “hamsters” or excuses in your life that keep you from accepting Jesus’ invitation to deeper connection and transformation?

 * In what ways can you extend Jesus’ invitation to others in your own community or personal relationships this week?