Parable of the Great Supper
Luke 14: 15-24
- Making Excuses (vs. 15-21a)
a. Jesus had just finished telling a parable about humility and selfless service. Did His audience really get it?
b. What was their reaction?
c. How does Jesus respond to their statement?
d. In the parable, who is invited to the great supper?
e. How did the ones invited respond?
f. Does the Master accept the excuses happily?
- Go Out Quickly Into… (vs. 21b-22)
a. The great supper is ready…what does the Master command the servants?
b. Do the servants obey?
Where do they find guests to bring?
Who are to ones who come?
c. What do the servants report to the Master?
- Compel Them to Come… (vs. 23-24)
a. Is the Master satisfied that the servants found many to bring into the feast?
b. What does the Master command a second time and to what purpose?
c. Is there a progression in this parable? Invite…bring…compel!
d. Who are the players and events in this parable and Who / who do they represent?
e. What is the outcome for those initially invited to the great supper?
- Application: What is your response to the Master’s invitation?
Will you make excuses as to why you will not respond or do you accept the invitation willingly and come?
Or maybe you were compelled to come???
