Arlington Woods Church
Pastor Grant Wolfe
Pre-service reflections...
1. Jesus' life of ministry often involved being around a table. Here are two passages that point to that:
Matthew 15:32-37 NIV
Mark 2:15-17 NIV
2. What other passages come to mind that involve Jesus being at a table?
3. In relation to these passages, what are some things that stand out to you about Jesus and his ministry life?
Post-message reflections...
1. Sixty years ago, the average dinnertime was 90 minutes. Today it's less than 12 minutes. How much time, on average, would you say your family spends around the table?
2. What might be the benefits of lingering a little longer?
3. A reflection by Leonard Sweet...
When your best friend shuts the door in your face,
Jesus pulls the chair out for you at his table.
When everyone else leaves the room,
Jesus saves a place for you at this table.
When everybody fails you,
Jesus takes you in at this table.
When everything in life fails you,
Jesus has reserved a special place at his table just for you.
When your kids want nothing more to do with you,
Jesus wants nothing more than for you to sit down at his table.
When your emplouer wants nothing more to do with you,
Jesus puts you at the head of his table.