The Parable of the Great Banquet

The Parable of the Great Banquet

Luke 14:1-24 NIV

The Kingdom of God is not a pious but a !

“Rule tend to become rule . And rule have a hard time loving rule .” Pete Briscoe

In the party of God’s Kingdom, are expected to become .

Jesus invites the and includes the . And He invites to Him.

the radical hospitality of Jesus.

Power – whether economic, social, or religious – us to the radical hospitality of Jesus.

the radical hospitality of Jesus to .

Jesus is the One who changes people.

If we will be with Jesus, we will find ourselves changing.

The church is a of belonging for formed around .

Lord Jesus, you stretched out your arms of love upon the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace; So clothe us in your Spirit that we, our hands in , may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your name.

                  Prayer to the Crucified Christ