Matthew 14:13-21 One thing is true about religious groups. Even if we don’t always eat the same foods, we all like to eat. Muslims may fast during Ramadan, but once the sun goes down, it’s time to eat. Since I’ve been to a number of Iftar dinners I can attest that once the sun goes down the food and the fellowship is plentiful. Jews celebrate Passover with meals and again the food is plentiful. While the food used in the Lord’s Supper might be minuscule, Christians have been known to host meals with plenty of food. When we read the gospels, it’s clear that Jesus enjoyed eating with people. In fact, some of his critics suggest that he was a glutton. They also criticized him for eating with the wrong kinds of people. When we gather at the Lord’s Table, we remember Jesus’ eating habits, including the people he shared meals with. Sometimes Jesus was the guest, but at other times he was the host. This morning we hear a story about the day Jesus hosted a rather large gathering, who...
Sermons of a Disciples Preacher Ministering in Troy, Michigan