Jesus tells another parable, the setting is a wedding feast, a common social event in those days - Lk 14:8. Jesus warns against sitting down in the best place - Lk 14:8b-9. Someone more honorable may have been invited. When they arrive, the host will ask you to move. With shame you will have to move to the lowest place (likely the only place left!) Instead, He counsels them to sit in the lowest place - Lk 14:10. That way, the host will come along and say "Friend, go up higher" so instead of shame, brought about trying to sit in the best place, you will receive glory among those who sit at the table with you. Jesus then concludes with this maxim: "For whoever exalts himself will be abased, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." - Lk 14:11
Monday, December 3, 2012
Taking The Lowest Place By Michael Reed Luke 14:7-11 (Click Here To Listen)
Jesus tells another parable, the setting is a wedding feast, a common social event in those days - Lk 14:8. Jesus warns against sitting down in the best place - Lk 14:8b-9. Someone more honorable may have been invited. When they arrive, the host will ask you to move. With shame you will have to move to the lowest place (likely the only place left!) Instead, He counsels them to sit in the lowest place - Lk 14:10. That way, the host will come along and say "Friend, go up higher" so instead of shame, brought about trying to sit in the best place, you will receive glory among those who sit at the table with you. Jesus then concludes with this maxim: "For whoever exalts himself will be abased, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." - Lk 14:11
