Summary: Luke 14:16-24
In the passage today we read a parable about a lavish gathering a master prepared. Jesus shared this parable to describe the invitation to enter and share in His kingdom. Those who came to the banquet were not invited first or notable figures of society; the people who came to the banquet were the broken, disabled, and poor. The master’s preparation for this banquet and his extravagant invitation are reminders of God’s preparation for us and how He is calls us to extend the invitation of the gospel to others, especially the left out and forgotten.
What Does This Say about God?
God is generous, intentional, and loving. He has prepared a place for us in His Kingdom, we only need to accept His invitation and join in the banquet. He also extends the invitation of His Kingdom to those who are cast aside in society.
Parent Kick-Off
Share what God revealed to you through the sermon.
Discussion with Younger Kids
- What are some things a person needs to do to get ready for a party?
- What are ways God has prepared a “party” for us that will last forever?
Discussion with Older Kids
- How have we been invited into God’s kingdom? How do we accept this invitation?
- Who do we need to invite to come into God’s kingdom? How can we do that?
Discussion with Teens
- Who has made you feel welcome? What are some things God has done to prepare a place for you and make you feel welcome with Him?
- Why are we responsible to make others feel welcome in God’s family and kingdom? What are some ways we do this?
Memory Verse
“And the master said to the slave, ‘Go out into the roads and the hedges and press upon them to come in, so that my house will be filled.”
Luke 14:23
Prayer
Pray for the overlooked and left out, asking God to help you share the invitation of the gospel with them.
