Jesus often used meals around a table to share Kingdom truths. He often "turned the tables" on societal rules and rituals regarding who was invited to the meal, where they would sit, who could eat together, and who was to be honored. Mark Moore wrote a helpful two page essay on "Table Fellowship in the Gospels" found here.
I was at Picnic in the Park today in Lincoln Park. Looking out over a very mixed group of about 220 people eating, serving, playing, and worshiping together, I recognized that PIP gives us a glimpse of this open table fellowship that Jesus demonstrated on his travels. My friend, Patti, calls Picnic in the Park a "classroom" to practice Kingdom neighboring and becoming more like Jesus.
Jesus, thank you for being our host at this meal, and for welcoming ALL people to your table!
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