Messianic banquet

A symbolic portrayal of the blessings of the age to come in which those chosen by God share in a rich feast with the Messiah. In the NT this is often pictured as a marriage supper with Jesus Christ as the groom and the church as both bride and invited guests. The feast, which will take place after the consummation of God’s kingdom, is prefigured in the Lord’s Supper.

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The Messianic banquet promised Is 25:6; Lk 14:15 The significance of banqueting As a sign of spiritual blessing Ps 23:5 See also Job 36:16; Is 1:19; Is 55:1–2; Joe 2:24–26 As a sign of spiritual satisfaction Ps 63:5 See also Ps 107:9; Is 58:11; Eze 34:14; Jn 7:37–38; Re 7:16–17 As a sign of fellowship…