Tenth Church Sermons Supping (Together)
Dec 7, 2014
A reflection on Jesus’ practice of sharing meals with ordinary people and its call to everyday hospitality. Stories about transforming family dinners into open-door traditions and inviting neighbors to build community. Practical thoughts on hosting without perfection and finding third places for fellowship. Connections drawn between the Last Supper, communion, and welcoming others to the table.
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Speed Culture Versus Jesus’ Way
- North American culture prizes speed so much meals are often optimized for convenience, like stand-up noodle shops and drive-thru eating.
- Ken Shigematsu contrasts this hurry with Jesus’ pattern of intentionally slowing and prioritizing shared meals as the way to live.
Meals Were Central To Jesus’ Ministry
- Jesus regularly shared meals with ordinary people and was criticized as “the one who came eating and drinking.”
- Ken argues Jesus valued meals as one of the best uses of his limited time, not a distraction from his mission.
Geniuses Shut Out Guests To Create Time
- Mason Currey’s Daily Rituals shows many geniuses cut off social life to focus on work, like Faulkner removing his doorknob.
- Ken contrasts that with Jesus who, despite limited time, prioritized communal meals.
