could you have a party or a celebration without food? If you’ve ever

planned a wedding, you know that one of the most expensive and involved

parts of the day is the part where everyone shares a meal together.

Jesus uses this well-known experience in discussion the Kingdom of God.

He compares it to a banquet thrown by a wealthy man. But this feast has

some surprising details and responses. And in these, Jesus is teaching

us about what it means to be a part of God’s kingdom.