"Meal, Supper...Banquet"  

The dinner table in the Bible, especially during Feasts of the Old Testament, are loaded with theological meaning. It’s no coincidence that many significant Biblical images are in the context of a dinner table – the Passover Meal, the Lord’s Supper, the Messianic Banquet, and the picture of Heaven as a Banquet… See, Potluck is theological!!! 

As one scholar stated it, “The [Old Testament] seldom dissociates worship from eating. Dinner is not something that follows worship. Dinner is an integral part of worship.” Mealtime with Jesus at the center surrounded by community is an aspect of a life of worship. The Lord’s Supper, as we now call it, was initiated at a Table during a Passover Seder. It was at that table that Jesus conferred new meaning on that "Meal" and initiated a New Covenant. That's what we're going to talk about Sunday, the significance of the Lord's Supper, in context, followed by coming to the Table as a church to partake of the Lord's Supper, a tangible sign that nourishes our faith. 

Guest blog - Pastor Josh Haus