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# The Family Table
PROPOSITION:
Scripture: When one of those who reclined at table with him heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!” But he said to him, “A man once gave a great banquet and invited many. And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. Please have me excused.’ And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them. Please have me excused.’ (Luke 14;14-24)
INTRODUCTION:Building a Godly family. The table is an important place in scripture.David Brought Mephosheth to the table. Jesus last supper was around the table. The best know psalm psalm 23 tells us thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.
The family table is a place of eating and bible study
In the above scripture we see Jesus reclining at the table and teaching his disciples.The parable of the Guests (Luke 14;7-15). But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, 14and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” 15When one of those reclining with Him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is everyone who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.”…
The family Table the place of instructions
In business we have the negotiating table where two individuals sit and discuss the terms and conditions of business. Similarly the home must have its place and time for instruction, reflection and devotion. This is family building time. The discipline of the family table is essential for building children of character, there they learn the values of family togetherness a lesson that will serve them well in later life when they themselves will have their own wives and children.
The second parable Jesus taught at the Table. The parable of the Banquet Luke 14:15-24) When one of those reclining with Him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is everyone who will eat at the feastc in the kingdom of God.”But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready. But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’ Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’Still another said, ‘I have married a wife, so I cannot come.’The servant returned and reported all this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the city, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’‘Sir,’ the servant replied, ‘what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’So the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full For I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will taste my banquet.’ ”
The family table is a place of covenant
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, 24and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 25In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me (1 Cor 11:24).
The family table is a place of remembrance
This do in remembrance of me (1 Cor 11:25).
In the above scripture we remember the death burial of the Lord Jesus. this is why its important to have communion or the Lord s supper in our fellowship. Secondly its important to have a daily table at home so that we too can reflect on the ‘provisions’ of the Lord and reflect on his goodness in supplying our daily needs and daily bread.
The family table is a place of unity
When Paul speaks of the church “coming together,” or “assembling as a church,” he is not primarily talking about a morning service but a gathering around the table,
The family table is a place for service
Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes. Truly, I say to you, he will dress himself for service and have them recline at table, and he will come and serve them. (Luke 12:37)
The Lord’s table The family table.
It is the family of kings, its the kings table. where kings dine and fellowship.Jesus used the table to instruct his disciples regarding his day. The communion table as we know it, where the Lord taught his twelve about his death and resurrection. secrets only the closest in his family knew. Today folks don’t use the table to sit around and enjoy a family meal together. we sit around the Tv. My suggestions here are for a more intimate family. Where we can chat and discuss the more important things of life. where fathers can set the agenda and give instructions for the day. Where we learn to value the hands of the one who prepared our food and where we learn to share our deepest concerns and heartfelt love. all these things we will loose if we do not have the family table
NOTES
PRACTICAL reasons why we should sit around the table
Research was done by the BBC reveals that children and teenagers who regularly sit down for meals with others, and a healthier diet, including more fruits, vegetables, and nutrients. for example. If we are alone we tend to binge but when we are in the company of others we curtail our habits. so for this reason alone the family meal time is profitable. Secondly, children also learn how to eat well and socialize by observing others at the table. adults can play the role model around the table, its a place where children learn the habits of their parents which can pay dividends later in life as they deal with business people around the table and how they interact with others socially and at business meals. (The surprising benefits of eating together – BBC Food)
The table is a place of intimacy and family. Folks go out together to the city and find a cafe store where they can sit and chat, the time together around the table allows us to share our stories, rehearse our memories, enjoy each other and laugh together, there’s nothing like the table. I remember as a child the times we had our daily family meals at the table. we had no distractions like the television or video, what gave us great satisfaction was the conversations we had together. It brought unity, built discipline and taught us manners and respect for others. It gave us the value of togetherness as a family. There’s nothing like the family table.
We went to the house of the Lord the local church three times on a Sunday and two to three times in the weekday.As a child yet I wanted to play and go up the mountains nearby but the times of fellowship at the church stay in my mind and heart to this day. The songs I sang over and over again stay fresh in my mind years later they bring back wonderful memories. the scriptures we learned the stories we hared of Samson and David and the giant, Joseph and his dreams, Jesus and his miracles gave me faith yes faith to believe incredible things. I loved the family table.
The disciples gathered on the first day of the week around the table
And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. (Acts 20:7).I’m glad Jesus brought me to the table. I’m thinking of the scripture in Son of Solomon. ‘He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.’ (Song of Solomon 2:4). I’m convinced its time to get back to the table where we can eat like kings fellowship like kings and talk like kings. Mephibosheth found his place at the kings table and its there too we can receive a personal revelation of the love of the Lord.
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