Rev. Joshua Rhone preaches from Matthew 26.17-30 during the October 3, 2021, worship service at Zion Church, a United Methodist congregation, in York, Pennsylvania. In this morning's message, we continue a conversation about the final meal that Jesus shared with his disciples. Judas, in particular, is often treated as inconsequential –– a mere pawn in the story of Jesus betrayal, death, and resurrection. Yet, Judas, was invited to the table. He was welcomed to that final supper, that last meal, as were the other disciples. In reality, many of them struggled with faith in the days to come. Many harbored doubts, fears, and questions. What if... What if God welcomes those whom we regularly exclude? What if God welcomes those that we often keep at arms length? What if God's love is large enough, great enough to include those whom are other?

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