This week we’ll be reading, reflecting, and responding to the Parable of the Great Banquet found in Luke 14:15-24.

April 15

Introduction of Luke 14:15-24

This Reflection on Reality challenges our understanding of entitlement and inclusion. It offers a picture of including the poor and marginalized as well as including the Gentiles.

To accept the invitation beforehand and then to refuse it when the day came was a serious insult. We are all occupied with legitimate concerns, but to give those concerns priority over God and God’s way of living is called into question.

April 16

• Read: Luke 14:15-16.
• Reflect and respond: What would it be like to be invited to God’s party?

April 17

• Read: Luke 14:17
• Reflect and respond: What an experience of grace! How do you respond to the following scenario? You’re an invited guest and you’re not expected to offer anything.

April 18

• Read Luke 14:18-20
• Reflect and respond: What excuses have you made for not participating in God’s way of living?

April 19

• Read: Luke 14:21
• Reflect and respond: Who do you think will be invited to God’s party?

April 20

• Read: Luke 14:22-23
• Reflect and respond: Who would be at your table if the invitation was open to all?

April 21

• Read Luke 14:24
• Reflect and respond: How have you answered the invitation?

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Week of…

April 22: Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin – 15:1-10

April 29: Parable of the Lost Son – 15:11-31 – Part One (Focus upon 15:11-24)

May 6: Parable of the Lost Son – 15:11-32 – Part Two (Focus upon 15:25-32)

May 13: Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector – Luke 18:9-14