Tag Archives: a seat at the table

The Name to Never Forget

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Pete

“My people” tend to be pretty familiar with a guy named Mephibosheth (2Samuel 9). A competing heir to the throne, crippled in both feet, and shown kindness for the sake of another. A natural enemy without any strength to elevate … Continue reading →

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Where Did He Always Eat?

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Pete

No home cooking for that guy. No Door Dash or Uber Eats either. He never had to ask, “Where are we going?” or “Who’s making dinner tonight?” Hovering over 2Samuel 9 and the story of Mephibosheth this morning. He was … Continue reading →

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In His Confidence (2020 Rerun)

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Pete

Not gonna lie, I’ve always liked being on the inside. Jazzed by being around the table. Not necessarily having to be the one who makes things happen, content if that’s left to others, but also not wanting to be that … Continue reading →

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Always at the Table

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Pete

2 Samuel 9. Rank it among my top chapters in the bible. Mark it as a favorite story of favor shown. Wanna talk to me about types and foreshadows? David, a type of Christ the king, seeking someone to show … Continue reading →

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Take Your Place at the Table

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Pete

Hovering over a few verses in Mark this morning (Mark 2:13-17). Pretty well known, it portrays a picture of a bunch of people around a dining table in a tax collector’ house — a tax collector, Levi, who has become … Continue reading →

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A Seat at the Table (2009 Remix)

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Pete

Undoubtedly his father had great hopes for him. Like father like son, he envisioned him to be a great man of God. As was the norm, dad named him in accordance with that aspiration; he would be called “Exterminator of … Continue reading →

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He Eats and Drinks with Tax Collectors and Sinners

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Pete

Remove two words and the question becomes a truth. The examination turns into an exclamation. The inquiry morphs into a wondrous infallibility. Just by dropping two words. After this [Jesus] went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting … Continue reading →

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Prearranged Seating

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Pete

Hovering over something Jesus told His disciples in Mark 10. And it has me wondering what all lies before us when we see Jesus’ glory given that we know there’ll be prearranged seating. And [Jesus] said to [James and John], … Continue reading →

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It’s Who You Know

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Pete

She builds her house. She prepares the food and sets the table. And then she sends out messengers and calls out to all with ears to hear: “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” To him who lacks sense … Continue reading →

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Excuses

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Pete

In Luke 14, Jesus didn’t need to manufacture an object lesson, He reclined at one. Dining at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees created a ready-made on-ramp for talking about wedding feasts, dinners, and banquets and how common … Continue reading →

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