CONNECTING POINT: Party Crasher

It’s almost summer, the weather is getting nice, and it’s time for some outdoor BBQ. Maybe your plans include inviting guests for a meal and conversation in the weeks ahead? Last week, we had two separate occasions like this with friends and family, which was very enjoyable.

Have you ever had an unannounced guest or party crasher show up at your home? Dinner can get quite awkward, can’t it? Certainly, being hospitable is challenging if this occurs.

In Luke chapter 7, we see a rather interesting setting where Jesus had a dinner invite from a Pharisee named Simon. During this meeting, a “questio...