Feasting With the King

Pastor Brad Livingston

September 1, 2024

Main Idea

The central theme of Pastor Brad's sermon was the transformative power of accepting Jesus' invitation to His table. He conveyed that Jesus heals our wounds, provides peace in the presence of our enemies, and accepts us without precondition. The message highlighted that our imperfections and struggles are the very reasons to draw closer to Jesus, and that by doing so, we can find true rest and healing. The story of Zacchaeus was a powerful example of how Jesus calls us to authenticity, not perfection, and how our response to His invitation can lead to a changed life.

Scripture References

Luke 14:16-18, Mark 2:16-17, Psalm 23:1-6, Luke 19:5, Luke 19:8

How do you feel about the idea that it's not wrong to be hurt, but it's wrong to stay hurt?

What does it mean to you to have rest in the presence of your rivals, as described in Psalm 23?

Discussion Questions:

How can we apply the lesson from Zacchaeus's story to our own lives?

What are some ways we can pause every day to sit at the King's table?

How can believing that Jesus wants us at His table first help us bring others to Him?

Summary

In 'Feasting with the King,' Pastor Brad Livingston shared with us the importance of accepting Jesus' invitation to dine with Him, emphasizing that it's not about being perfect but about coming as we are. He reminded us that the King heals our hurts, offers rest amidst adversaries, and doesn't require us to clean up before coming to Him. We were encouraged to see ourselves as Jesus sees us and to understand that our pain is unique and not to be compared. The message was illustrated with the story of Zacchaeus and the reminder that Jesus invites us to His table, not to change our attire, but to come clean and authentic.