Reflection On Luke 14:1, 7-14 “On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the Sabbath, they were watching him closely.” They were watching him intently. Reflection: Luke 14:1, 7-11 Saturday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time–Luke 14:1, 7-11 . Very nice sermon. EATING BREAD WITH PHARISEES. google_ad_client = "pub-7072355559705893"; “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted”(v. 11). SERMON, PROPER 17C, LUKE 14:1, 7-14. St. Luke 14:1, 7-14. One Sabbath, when Jesus came to eat a meal in the house of one of the leading Pharisees, the guests watched him closely. Again, they fail to answer. My family sits down together at dinnertime most evenings. They fail to answer, so he heals the man and sends him away. google_ad_channel =""; He has been the guest of a Pharisee at meals on other occasions (7:36; 11:37). Meals are important in Luke-Acts. Humility not being a strength of mine then, I typically went straight to the host expecting I was to sit next to that person. A savvy person can walk into the room and determine rank simply by observing where people sit. Opening Invocation (inspired by Luke 14: 7-14) Hospitable God, you invite us to a banquet. You know certain people have to sit closer to the head table, you just have to do it. To post a Prayer Request: prayer_request@dailyfoodforthought.org, More Blogs... Sunday Sermon: Luke 14:1, 7-14 – God’s Table Etiquette. Jesus turns his attention to the host. 11For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”. “…love your enemies, bless those who curse you… For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Luke 14.1, 7-14 Luke 14.1, 7-14 (NRSV) Humility and Hospitality. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He was a clergyman in the church of England. If we instead invite non-favored persons, “you will be blessed, because they don’t have the resources to repay you. Thank you. Jesus advises against inviting favored persons in case “they might also return the favor, and pay you back” (v. 12). Christopher Ney. That term is “comfort zone.” As I understand it, a person’s comfort zone refers to those situations in which the person feels comfortable, safe, free from threat or even challenge. Sitting in the best seats makes us feel superior, and our fine seats trumpet our superior status to ordinary folk. 1 It happened, when he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread, that they were watching him….. To subscribe or unsubscribe send email to: dailyhomily@gmail.com, Webpage: http://homily.dailyfoodforthought.org/ google_ad_width = 160; Daily-Homily. When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honour, he told them a parable. Reading from "The Message" and Homily, Luke 14:7-14 by Rev. Sermon for August 29th: Luke 14:1, 7-14 What’s in it for Me? Commentary, Luke 14:1, 7-14, Emerson Powery, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013. By alerting us to this impending reversal, Jesus helps to prepare us for life in God’s kingdom, a place that seems at once strange and wonderful and threatening. At a Passover meal, Jesus will make a Eucharist of ordinary wine and bread (22:14-20). He will be revealed to disciples through the breaking of bread (24:35). Whether it was at the movies or on an airplane or bus or whatever, most of us have been through the inconvenience of a poorly located seat. There were other guests in attendance and they intently observed Jesus. Every leader is subject to scrutiny, and Jesus is a leader. EXEGESIS: LUKE 14:1-6. He boldly reached out to those whom society and the church of his day had marginalized. Bob Kells By now, I’m sure most of you have had the experience of getting a bad seat. "In a modern democratic society in which public political rhetoric emphasizes that all are (created) equal, it is easy to miss the emphasis of Jesus' teaching in his own … “when he noticed how they chose the best seats” (v. 7b – see also 11:43; 20:46). google_color_border = "B4D0DC"; It makes practical sense, because assertiveness puts one at risk of embarrassment. In this week’s lectionary gospel text, Jesus tells a … Also, Luke tells us that “they were watching him closely,” so it is clear that they hope that Jesus will make a mistake that they can exploit. The Jerusalem church will criticize Peter for eating with uncircumcised men (Acts 11:1-3). Meals in Luke-Acts are about feeding the soul as much as about feeding the body. google_ad_client = "pub-7072355559705893"; Now, don’t let that go to your head and get you to thinking you should sit any higher up at that table! Luke 14:1,7-11 Real Humility (Click here for readings) At the home of one of the leading Pharisees, Jesus told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table…When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do … google_ad_host_channel="00000"; However, we have seen assertive people grab honors and hang onto them through thick and thin, so aggressiveness has rewards as well as risks. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Luke 14:1, 7-14 . They wanted to see where he would seat himself. To Unsubscribe: unsubscribe_dh@dailyfoodforthought.org As diligent as his enemies might be, they can find nothing other than the false charges that will lead to his crucifixion. Bailey, Raymond, in Van Harn, Roger (ed. Like it or not. Reflection: Luke 14:1, 7-14 The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Luke 14:1, 7-14. Jesus warns the host (and us) not to invite the four groups of people (friends, brothers, relatives, or rich neighbors) that he would enjoy the most, and tells him to invite the four groups of people (the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind) that he would enjoy the least. Matt Judkins Lectionary, Preaching, Religion 09/02/2007 6 Minutes. This is Jesus’ fourth and final Sabbath controversy (and his third and final Sabbath healing) in this Gospel (see 6:1-5; 6:6-11; 13:10-17). Corey Keyes. I am totally teasing you. 13But when you make a feast, ask the poor, the maimed, the lame, or the blind; 14and you will be blessed, because they don’t have the resources to repay you. The view is better, of course, but the appeal goes beyond the view. Homily on Luke 14:7-14 by Fr. “When you make a dinner or a supper, don’t call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back. Very good points to ponder. //-->, . Abraham Mutholath at SHKC Church Chicago on July 28, 2019. Luke 14:1, 7-14 September 1, 2019 One of the most difficult things to do when planning a large party, like a wedding reception is what? The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. – Sermon on Luke 14:1, 7-14 ” Robin Langford-Norris September 1, 2013 at 10:00 pm. Jesus calls us to trust God to repay what the disenfranchised cannot, and promises that God will repay us at the resurrection of the righteous. “True godliness is a reckless investment in the parts of the world that beg for attention in real need but that show no potential of paying back dividends. It’s important for us to touch base with one another in this way to ensure that … Continue reading "Commentary on Luke 14:1… The sophisticated city folks in Jerusalem looked down on Jesus. google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; No texting is allowed at the table. Note that he does not ask if it is lawful to do work on the Sabbath, but instead asks if it is lawful to cure people. Luke 14:1, 7-14 Outside the Comfort Zone. Meals are important in Luke-Acts. The boss sits at the head of the table, flanked by top lieutenants. This morning we shall learn about a very important topic from a very important person. A person without connections might not be able to purchase a ticket at any price. • Jesus warns us against the danger of practicing piety or giving alms publicly, because we then receive our reward from our admirers. 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