Parable of the Banquet

Parable of the Banquet: How do we share our faith with unbelieving friends and family?Hymns & Songs:`I Will Greatly Rejoice`Lift High the Cross`Liquid`Jesus Shall ReignSermon Notes:Jesus' perspective of the Kingdom: 'Now a King gave a banquet...' Many are called, a few are chosen. Why Some People Refuse the Invitation Good things that got in the way of the best. It's a question of the heart, not the event. The mystery of the 'call.' Why God Refuses Some People No one comes on their own worthiness. The dignity God gives of letting people choose to refuse. Loving Those Closest to Us Our job is simply to invite. It's up to them and God how they respond. The three start-up questions for the invitation Do you have spiritual beliefs? What do you think of the person of Jesus? Would you want to know if you were wrong? Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.