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Introduction
Isaiah 25:1-12.
In this context, we see the Messianic Banquet.
This is the banquet that God is going to share with his people on the last day when Christ returns, and this is evident from the text.
On that day, God will bring judgment on the wicked, but salvation to righteous.
On that day, the specter/shroud hanging over all of us – the specter of death – will be defeated.
On that day, the righteous will finally receive what they have been waiting for.
What day is that talking about?
It’s talking about the last day.
This isn’t surprising.
When God wants to enter into a covenant and dwell with his people, what does he do?
He shares a meal with them.
So, Isaiah looks forward to the time when Christ returns and dwells with his people.
But this isn’t the only time that the messianic banquet is mentioned in scripture.
Throughout the gospels, Jesus makes multiple references to that banquet.
So, in this lesson, we are going to look at the words of Isaiah and Jesus, and we are going to learn some important things about the Messianic Banquet.
Everyone is Invited
Isaiah 25:6.
Who is God preparing this banquet for?
This banquet is prepared for all people.
This is significant.
Especially when compared to the banquet of the Old Covenant.
Exodus 24:1-2, 9-11.
As God prepares to dwell and enter into a with Israel, Abraham and the elders share a meal that was provided by God.
This was God’s way of assuring the Israelites that they were his people, he would dwell with them, and he would provide for them.
But the problem with this banquet is that all of God’s people did not attend.
Only certain representatives were allowed to participate in the banquet.
In Isaiah 25, we see something different.
As God prepares to dwell with his people on the last day, God provides a meal, not for some people, but for all people.
This shows the love that God has for humanity.
I’ve said this before, but God’s goal from the beginning was to dwell with man.
His goal is not to dwell wealthiest, prettiest, or strongest.
His goal is to dwell with everyone.
Matthew 28:19-20.
So, we need to ask: do our goals align with God’s goal?
Everyone will not be there
Some won’t be ready.
Matthew 25:1-13.
Here, Jesus tells us that this parable is about the Kingdom of Heaven.
In this parable there are ten virgins who are waiting for the bridegroom to return so the banquet can begin, but only five are ready for it.
So even though everyone is invited to the banquet, there will be some who are just not ready.
Sometimes we view this parable as us versus them.
We Christians are the five wise virgins, while the world are the five foolish virgins.
That’s not how we should see this parable.
Matthew 25:1.
All of these virgins were waiting for the bridegroom.
So, what does this tell us?
This tells us that all of these virgins represent people who are waiting for Jesus’ return.
So, the five foolish virgins do not represent the ungodly people of the world, they represent Christians like us.
So, we need to make sure that we are ready for the return of our bridegroom.
Matthew 25:11-12.
Some won’t be happy.
Luke 15:1-2.
Since Jesus is the “Good Teacher” and the “Great Physician,” tax collectors and sinners were coming to listen to him, and the Pharisees and scribes were not happy.
Jesus responds with three parables.
In the parable of the lost son, the son leaves the father but returns, so the father prepares a banquet for that son.
Notice how the other son responds.
Luke 15:25-32.
The other son refuses to enter the banquet.
He is unhappy that this banquet was thrown for his unfaithful brother.
How does this apply to the religious leaders?
Throughout the gospels, we see that Jesus is inviting the poor, weak, and broken into his kingdom.
The religious leaders didn’t like this.
They looked down on these people.
Luke 18:9-12.
Elsewhere, Jesus tells us that the Pharisees devour widows’ houses.
The religious leaders didn’t associate with poor, weak, broken, and sinful.
They wouldn’t be happy in a kingdom filled with these people.
Notice the end of the parable.
Luke 15:28-32.
The angry son is standing outside of the kingdom and he refuses to go in because his brother is there.
In the same way, the Pharisees are outside of the kingdom refusing to go in, partly because of the people who are there.
Are we happy with the people who God allows into his kingdom?
Some won’t be hungry.
Luke 14:15-24.
The man invites the wealthy to his banquet, and they refuse to come.
After this, the man invites the poor, maimed, blind, and lame, and they accept his offer.
What’s the difference between these groups?
The wealthy don’t really need what this man has to offer.
They have plenty of food.
The poor people need this food.
They are hungry.
I think this is what Jesus means when he says this: Matthew 8:8-12.
The Centurion is hungry and knows what he needs Jesus.
Those who come from the east and west are hungry… They know they need Jesus.
Conclusion: Are we hungry?
Isaiah 25:6-9.
These people are hungry.
This is the day that they have waiting and longed for.
Do we have the same desire and longing?
We should.
This day should be our greatest desire.
Creation Desires
This is the day that creation desires.
Romans 8:18-25.
The Dead in Christ Desire
This is the day that the dead desire.
Hebrews 11:39-40; Revelation 6:9-11.
God Desires
This is the day that God, himself, desires.
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