Hey Feasters,
Good news! The Broncos play the earlier game (1pm) this Sunday. Well, I guess that’s good unless you are Panthers or Cardinals fan. Anyway, enough of sports… we are continuing our series through the values of The Table this weekend as Ben Grieving will be teaching on Nourishment (small blurb and questions, below). Jeanine will be hosting this week as we partake in the weekly Eucharist as a multigenerational family and have great convo over excellent potluck food. Yes! Bring a dish to share… During the adult convo time (post meal), Ryan and Lauren Miller will be hanging with the kiddos talking about eating healthy and having meals with friends and family that are fun and meaningful… nourishing the soul, so to speak.
A few more quick announcements:
1.) We are having a special “Soup for Syria” - Soup Night at the Broek’s (1719 S. Emerson) this Thursday (5:30-7:30pm), raising $ and awareness for Syrian refugees while showcasing some yummy Syrian soups. Bring your wallet and your appetites.
2.) Pub Theology is on Thursday (8-10pm) at Little Machine Beer. We’ll be tacking Eastern Orthodox Spirituality. Don’t forget to RSVP on the Denver Pub Theology MeetUp page.
3.) Mark your calendars for Thursday, Feb. 4 for our 3rd annual Death over Dinner night (in lieu of soup night). Google it… it’s actually fantastic!
RSVP, gang.
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Nourishment Notes
The first humans written about in the Bible got into trouble over what they could and couldn’t eat. The dietary restrictions in the laws of Israel are one of their most distinctive characteristics. Jesus’ first miracle was making more wine at a feast. Jesus (controversially) said his followers needed to eat his flesh and drink his blood, and John the Apostle describes heaven as the place where God’s people can eat from the tree of life. Why is food such an important theme in the Bible? What does it mean to be truly nourished? Next Sunday, we’ll spend some time thinking about the nourishment of the body, mind, and soul.
Pre-Message Questions
* What feelings do you associate with meals? Do you just grab a bite whenever you have a spare few minutes? Do you try to sit down for a family dinner a few times a week? Do you have any other intentions you try to fulfill around the table, other than getting enough calories in you to fuel your day?
* What activities do you participate in to nourish your mind and your soul? Is it harder for you to find time for those activities than it is to find time to nourish your body? Why?
Post-Message Questions
* One of the promises that ties the whole Bible story together is that God will give his children eternal life. What does the term “eternal life” mean to you? Is “eternal life” something that comes after death, or is it something we can somehow have access to now?
* Food and meals are very symbolic in scripture. How does food function as a symbol or signpost in our culture? How about in your community or family, or for you individually?
* In what way (or ways) is nourishment communal as well as individual? How is nourishment part of God’s purpose for his people and the world, and how does nourishment tie into the mission of God’s people?
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