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Biblical Reading and Reflections: December 11th (Isaiah 54 & Luke 14:1-24)

Alastair's Adversaria

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The Meal Table and the Throwing of Banquets

The meal table and the throwing of banquets were arenas within which people negotiated and competed for social status. And jesus was being closely examined by the pharisees who wanted to see what his table manners would reveal about him. Jesus teaching involves, then, as hayes recognizes, a rehearsal for the manners of the in breaking kingdom. Instead of grasping for honor, jesus followers should be characterized by humility and self effacement.

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