The Bible is filled with feasts and tables set for God’s people. Discover the significance of these meals and gatherings and why they still matter today.
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God delights in setting a table for His people. From the last supper Jesus shared with His disciples before His sacrificial death to the meals He shared with His disciples after His glorious resurrection, there are various lovely moments of fellowship between Jesus and His followers recorded for us in Scripture. The early church also knew the importance of breaking bread together. As we consider the meals mentioned in the Old and New Testaments and the greatest wedding banquet that’s still to come mentioned in Revelation, may we rejoice in knowing that God lovingly provides for our every need.
Reflect
* What do Matthew 9:9–13 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%209%3A9-13&version=NIV ), Luke 19:1–10 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2019%3A1-10&version=NIV ), and Luke 7:34 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%207%3A34&version=NIV ) teach us about who is invited to the Lord’s table?
* Why does Jesus’ last supper with His disciples recorded in Matthew 26:17–30 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2026%3A17-30&version=NIV ), Mark 14:12–26 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2014%3A12-26&version=NIV ), Luke 22:7–23 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2022%3A7-23&version=NIV ), and John 13–17 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2013-17&version=NIV ) still matter to us today?
* Why did Jesus break bread with His disciples even after His resurrection as mentioned in Luke 24:30–32 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2024%3A30-32&version=NIV ) and John 21:1–14 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2021%3A1-14&version=NIV )?
* In Acts 2:42–27 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202%3A42-47&version=NIV ) we read about the early church sharing meals together. Why would that have been so important to them?
* Isaiah 61:10–62:5 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2061%3A10-62%3A5&version=NIV ) and Revelation 19:6–9 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2019%3A6-9&version=NIV ) point to the church being the bride of Christ and look ahead to Jesus’ bridal banquet. How do these Bible verses help you understand how precious you are to God?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Dear God, thank You for your love and faithfulness. Thank you for providing for my every need. Help me to trust You even more with every day that passes. Help me to live for You especially as the day of Your great bridal banquet approaches.”
Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources
Mentioned in this episode:
* The Holy Land Series ( https://go.odb.org/dtw-holyland )
Listen:
* The Abundant God ( https://go.odb.org/dtw-abundant-god )
* Sinners Dinners ( https://go.odb.org/dtw-sinners-dinners )
Read:
* The God Who Protects and Provides ( https://go.odb.org/dtw-the-god-who-protects-and-provides )
* Humble Hearts, Open Hands ( https://go.odb.org/dtw-humble-hearts-open-hands )
Watch:
* Feast of Sukkah ( https://go.odb.org/dtw-feast-of-sukkah )
* Inviting Others to the Table ( https://go.odb.org/dtw-inviting-others-to-the-table )
Discover the Word Podcast
Episode 263
May 10, 2026
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