Eating with Others

Commensality: the term derives from Latin and means “together at the table.” A more accurate, figurative sense of the meaning is the experience of people coming together over food, which results in human interaction.

It makes us happier overall. The list of benefits to eating together at the table is a long one. It builds confidence and communication skills. Brings us closer together as a family, friends, or a community. And it gives us a better understanding of others—and ourselves.

Psychologists: The research looked at the association between eating together and happiness, community connection, and life satisfaction. Responses from the survey showed a strong connection between social eating and social bonding. -Covid

Matthew 9:9 NKJV

As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him.

The tax collectors could keep the over collection of taxes, with the support of the Roman Soldiers.

Who is your tax collector? Who gets under your skin?

Matthew 9:10 NKJV

Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Him and His disciples.

Matthew 9:11 NKJV

And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

Romans 5:8 NKJV

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Holiness vs Isolation

Hotel for the Holy or Country Club for Christians

Do you feel the Healthy Tension?

Matthew 9:12 NKJV

When Jesus heard that, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.

Matthew 9:13 NKJV

But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”

Hosea 6:6 NKJV

For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, And the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Attitude over Activity

Motivation over Ministry

Matthew 23:23 NKJV

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.

Are You Merciful?

Sharing a meal is a way to build relationship and show hospitality.

Leaders are required to be hospitable in Timothy and Titus.

Eating with Others Cultivates Community

Opens doors with people you are trying to build relationships with.

Acts 2:42 NKJV

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Women of Season September 11 @ 9:30am

Harvest Party September 15

Men’s Meeting September 19 @6:30 Oasis Community Church

Who

Luke 14:23 TPT

“So the master told him, ‘All right. Go out again, and this time bring them all back with you. Persuade the beggars on the streets, the outcasts, even the homeless. Urgently insist that they come in and enjoy the feast so that my house will be full.’