Castle Oaks Sermons

On this Easter Sunday, we'll look at the last two meals in the Gospel of Luke. May our deepest hopes be shaped and transformed by the God of the Resurrection.

We are beginning to understand what is happening with all of the meal stories in the Gospel of Luke. Let's dig a little deeper as we look further at Luke 14 and The Parable of the Great Banquet. 

We are beginning to understand what is happening with all of the meal stories in the Gospel of Luke. Let's dig a little deeper as we take another look at Luke 14 and The Parable of the Great Banquet. 

Jesus is invited to a dinner event in the home of a prominent Jewish leader. The dinner vividly illustrates certain values of first century Palestinian life that are at the center of contention and controversy throughout the Gospel of Luke.

Before we get to the Parable of The Great Banquet, let's dig into a few other passages from Luke's Gospel that help set the table. We'll take a closer look at those who attended Matthew's party and why it was so upsetting to the religious leaders.

Before we get to the Parable of The Great Banquet, let's dig into a few other passages from Luke's Gospel that help set the table. We'll start with a scandalous feast with Jesus as the guest of (dis)honor.

Many of Jesus' parables, and many of his experiences recorded in the Gospels, happen at the dinner table. The table is a sacred space, and relationships forged over the provision of food teach us so much about God's love and mercy.

As we wrap up this series, we'll consider each season and synthesize the lessons we've learned from the life of Joseph.

As Joseph enters the Winter of his life, he begins to use his resources to repair relationships and focus thoughtfully on what matters most.

As we move into Fall, we find that it is a season filled with a bountiful harvest as well as some unique temptations.