#2 - In the Home of the Multitudes
The Dining with Jesus series will give you practical teaching in Biblical hospitality and equip you to open your door and build relationships with those in your church and community.
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Grace Church holds a Meet & Greet for those who are newer to Grace Church on the 4th Sunday of each month. Our next Meet & Greet is Sunday, March 24th.
This takes place right after the service in CJ's coffee shop. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff and leadership of Grace Church and learn a little more about the church. It also gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you! Contact Leslie Booher if you have any questions ([email protected]).
This takes place right after the service in CJ's coffee shop. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff and leadership of Grace Church and learn a little more about the church. It also gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you! Contact Leslie Booher if you have any questions ([email protected]).
You can now purchase CJ's Gift Cards in either $10 or $20 amounts at the counter in CJ's. These cards are good for anything purchased in CJ's (not for online purchases). This is a great way to bless someone as well as supporting the Samaritan Fund to help those in need in our community!
Saturday, March 9 - Zack Whicker
Sunday, March 10th - Kelly Shaver
Monday, March 11th - Chuck Reigler, Easton Kauffman
Tuesday, March 12th - Emily Mater, Carl Bolinger, Aspen Yargeau
Wednesday, March 13th - Gene Shook, Lisa Sterkenburg, Kylie Lawless
Thursday, March 14th - Jimmy Coblentz
Friday, March 15th - Donita Firman, Ardie & Sue Reid
Sunday, March 10th - Kelly Shaver
Monday, March 11th - Chuck Reigler, Easton Kauffman
Tuesday, March 12th - Emily Mater, Carl Bolinger, Aspen Yargeau
Wednesday, March 13th - Gene Shook, Lisa Sterkenburg, Kylie Lawless
Thursday, March 14th - Jimmy Coblentz
Friday, March 15th - Donita Firman, Ardie & Sue Reid
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This month our series is entitled Dining with Jesus and will run through Easter Sunday (March 31st).
We are using the book of Luke to look at a few times that Jesus connected with people over meals and to gain some insights about hospitality.
We are using the book of Luke to look at a few times that Jesus connected with people over meals and to gain some insights about hospitality.
This month you'll learn that Jesus Opened the Door of His life to more than His family. He was accepting, loving, and inviting toward those whom He crossed paths with.
Dining with Jesus will...
- Enlighten you to see the difference between Biblical and cultural hospitality
- Encourage you to live more relationally with those in our church and community
- Equip you to live more like a Christ follower, and less like a church person
Dining with Jesus will...
- Enlighten you to see the difference between Biblical and cultural hospitality
- Encourage you to live more relationally with those in our church and community
- Equip you to live more like a Christ follower, and less like a church person
Have you ever come to the point when you were exhausted? Maybe physically, mentally, emotionally, or socially and you just wanted to get away from it all?
How do you handle it? What have you done?
Take a few minutes to talk about this. Share solutions, don't just dwell on the problems.
How do you handle it? What have you done?
Take a few minutes to talk about this. Share solutions, don't just dwell on the problems.
Our text today is Luke 9:10-17. Before we get there, let's look at some of the events leading up to it.
- Jesus had been traveling throughout Galilee
- He and the disciples were teaching, preaching, healing, raising the dead, dealing with demons, etc.
- Mark 6:30-33 provides a few insights into the setting of our text
- Jesus was taking "the boys" away for some rest and relaxation but something happened...people!
- Jesus had been traveling throughout Galilee
- He and the disciples were teaching, preaching, healing, raising the dead, dealing with demons, etc.
- Mark 6:30-33 provides a few insights into the setting of our text
- Jesus was taking "the boys" away for some rest and relaxation but something happened...people!
Mark 6:30-33
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30 Meanwhile, the apostles gathered around Jesus and brought Him news of all they had done and taught.
31 And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
32 So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place.
33 But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them.
31 And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
32 So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place.
33 But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them.
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This morning we're looking at Luke 9:10-17. It is known as Feeding of the 5000. Our series theme is Dining with Jesus and in this passage, we see Jesus and His disciples having a meal at the Home of the Multitudes. This home is nothing fancy...it's the outdoors, on the northeastern corner of the Sea of Galilee.
The people have gathered here, and for the moment, it is home for them. They are about to have a giant picnic meal.
Luke 9:10-11a
The people have gathered here, and for the moment, it is home for them. They are about to have a giant picnic meal.
Luke 9:10-11a
Luke 9:10-17
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10 Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida.
11 But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.
12 As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”
13 But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.”
14 (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”
15 They did so, and everyone was seated.
16 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people.
17 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
11 But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.
12 As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”
13 But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.”
14 (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”
15 They did so, and everyone was seated.
16 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people.
17 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
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There are many ways to look at and many lessons that we can gather from this story but today we are just dealing with the idea of Jesus and the disciples being exhausted and how they were able to take advantage of an unexpected happening to Honor God and Help People.
Some of the greatest opportunities to see God at work come when we least expect them or least desire them. We just have to be willing to Open the Door and let God use us!
Some of the greatest opportunities to see God at work come when we least expect them or least desire them. We just have to be willing to Open the Door and let God use us!
Before any big event, there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes. This is also the case here. There are practical steps that Jesus takes that lead to the miracle that occurs.
1. Jesus lived His life missionally.
Luke 9:10b
This simply means He understood that life wasn't about Him. His whims, plans, and even desires were secondary to the over-riding purpose of God. What do you use to remind you of His Lordship and your submission?
1. Jesus lived His life missionally.
Luke 9:10b
This simply means He understood that life wasn't about Him. His whims, plans, and even desires were secondary to the over-riding purpose of God. What do you use to remind you of His Lordship and your submission?
2. Jesus was aware of the opportunity that His Father presented Him.
Luke 9:11a
How often do you really see the people around you? Take some to "people watch." Look into their eyes and pray as God leads you.
Luke 9:11a
How often do you really see the people around you? Take some to "people watch." Look into their eyes and pray as God leads you.
3. Jesus was moved with compassion, which resulted in action.
Matthew 14:14 and Mark 6:34
Biblically, compassion is a gut feeling or feeling deep in the heart that compels a person to DO SOMETHING for another. This week when you hear of someone's plight...DO something tangible.
Matthew 14:14 and Mark 6:34
Biblically, compassion is a gut feeling or feeling deep in the heart that compels a person to DO SOMETHING for another. This week when you hear of someone's plight...DO something tangible.
Matthew 14:14
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14 When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
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Mark 6:34
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34 When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.
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4. Jesus initiated the relationships.
Luke 9:11b
Statistics show that if church-goers will take time to develop relationships within their church, they will develop the relational skills needed to really connect with those who haven't yet begun a relationship with the Lord.
Before you leave today, get to know someone!
Luke 9:11b
Statistics show that if church-goers will take time to develop relationships within their church, they will develop the relational skills needed to really connect with those who haven't yet begun a relationship with the Lord.
Before you leave today, get to know someone!
5. Jesus spoke truth to them.
Luke 9:11c
Like Jesus was, be specific in your conversations. Life is short and we don't want to waste opportunities to talk about things that really matter in the scope of eternity. The Frontline class on Sunday nights will help you with this.
Luke 9:11c
Like Jesus was, be specific in your conversations. Life is short and we don't want to waste opportunities to talk about things that really matter in the scope of eternity. The Frontline class on Sunday nights will help you with this.
6. Jesus helped people in a practical way that met real needs.
Luke 9:11d
Do something for someone outside of your home and peer group!
Luke 9:11d
Do something for someone outside of your home and peer group!
7. Jesus modeled to His followers, and us, how to Open the Door.
Luke 9:12-17
The Lord took advantage of the opportunity to get into the lives of those around Him, always with the intent of bringing them into a closer connection with the Father.
This week, make an appointment to spend some time with a person outside of church...a meal at your home, a common place, or their home.
Then do the same with a person outside of church who you don't know that well...or even someone who is a total stranger!
Luke 9:12-17
The Lord took advantage of the opportunity to get into the lives of those around Him, always with the intent of bringing them into a closer connection with the Father.
This week, make an appointment to spend some time with a person outside of church...a meal at your home, a common place, or their home.
Then do the same with a person outside of church who you don't know that well...or even someone who is a total stranger!
