Q2. Evangelism, Grace, and Judgment

[linda bass]

The Parable of the Great Banquet is about grace in the sense that the Lord is giving as many as possible the chance to accept the invitation to acknowledge Christ as their Savior.

In a way it is about judgment because those who reject the invitation or come up with some lame excuse not to accept,will not be allowed to enter the Kingdom of God.

In a way it is about evangelism in the sense that as believers,it is our duty and responsibility to share our faith with others that they might accept Christ.

I believe this sense of urgency applies today in that I believe we are in the End Times. The time we have to share our faith and bring people into the kingdom of God is getter shorter and shorter.

[Guest Windy]

Q2. (Luke 14:15-24) In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace? In what way is it about judgment? In what way is it about evangelism? To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

It is through God's grace that we don't send eternity without Him. He patiently waits for us to decide that we want and need Him and His Love. For those who refuse God's invitation, they are without hope. Jesus wants everyone to hear the gospel, He wants to save everyone. He doesn't want anyone to go the hell. When the Rapture, takes place, those who refused, will face the horrors of the world's destruction.

[tammie7]

Q2. (Luke 14:15-24) In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace? In what way is it about judgment? In what way is it about evangelism? To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

The parable is about grace that we all are invited to the banquet.It is about judgement that we are suppose to spread God word. To go ot and tell of his good news to all

That when all the seaats at the banquet is full that is when Jeusus will come back.

[charisbarak]

The parable shows God's grace to gentiles.

This kind of reminds me of Noah & the ark & how so many were asked to join them & they refused--God shut the door then & everyone lost their lives, but Noah & his family. God will shut the door and the chance to follow Him, very soon.

Time is going quickly & so many are not saved.

His Second Comin!

[jr4624]

Q2. (Luke 14:15-24) In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace? In what way is it about judgment? In what way is it about evangelism? To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

The people who are invited have done nothing to merit the invitation. The poor people and other later invitees are even less worthy. It is a picture of ourselves and our total unworthiness for the invitation to God's Kingdom.

Those who reject the invitation are then shut out, and they have themselves to blame. In the same way, if we die without accepting God's invitation into His family, then we bring His judgement on ourselves.

The people who already serve the master are to go everywhere and invite everyone they meet to the banquet. It is a picture of the Great Commission.

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

[csreeves]

Q2. (Luke 14:15-24) In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace? In what way is it about judgment? In what way is it about evangelism? To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

Judgement is given to those who don't come in grace is given to the ones who come in. Evangelize is for each one to tell of Christ to ones who do not hear. The banquet is the day we are called up to Heaven when Christ returns.

[haar]

The parable of the Great Banquet is about grace in the sense that the final invitation was exteded to those considered to be lowly and the downcast in the society(unworthy under normal circumstances).Salvation is by grace because while we were yet siners, Christ died to reconcile us to our Father God (whom we have rebelled agaist).

The parable is also about judgement because those who reject the invitation will not have a part in the kindom of God while those that accept it will sit with the Lord in heaven.

It also about evengelism because the messengers had to go out to tell the outcst about the great feast, make/ urge them to come. We have a responsibility too to tell those who have not heard of the Good news so that they would have the opportunity to be part of the great banquet ( the Kingdome of God).

[nurselaino]

Q2. (Luke 14:15-24) In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace? In what way is it about judgment? In what way is it about evangelism? To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

Luk 14:15 When one of those who reclined at table with him heard these things, he said to him, "Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!"

Luk 14:16 But he said to him, "A man once gave a great banquet and invited many.

Luk 14:17 And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, 'Come, for everything is now ready.'

Luk 14:18 But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. Please have me excused.'

Luk 14:19 And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them. Please have me excused.'

Luk 14:20 And another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'

Luk 14:21 So the servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house became angry and said to his servant, 'Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and crippled and blind and lame.'

Luk 14:22 And the servant said, 'Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.'

Luk 14:23 And the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled.

Luk 14:24 For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.'"

Grace is shown here by the inviting of those not usually invited to the banquet. All have been invited, not just those who in the usual way would be invited. Those not worthy of being there have a special invitation and are eagerly invited. Judgement is also shown here as those who refuse to come will not get another change. They will not eat at this feast. As those following Christ we need to go out and invite others to learn and come to the Lord. We need to know that what we do matters to the salvation of others not just friends and family but all that we come in contact with. Also we need to go places that we usually avoid to share what we know. The end time will come when all have been invited and have made their decision. At that time the doors will be shut and no more will be able to enter.

[Commissioned]

Q2. (Luke 14:15-24) In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace?

The Parable of the Great Banquet about grace because the host goes out of his way to continue inviting guest until the last seat was taken and the banquet hall was full. God will send Jesus to collect His Bride, the Church, when the last invitee accepts the invitation to salvation and his place at the Great Banquet.

In what way is it about judgment?

It is about judgement because those who refused to attend will not have that opportunity again; the banquet proceeded without their presence.

In what way is it about evangelism?

It is about evangelism because the call to those in the wide as well as the narrow street mirrors the gospel being preached in every nook and cranny to reach people everywhere.

To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

The Great Banquet points to the Marriage Feast of the Lamb.

[FORWARD FELEX]

Q2. (Luke 14:15-24) In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace? In what way is it about judgment? In what way is it about evangelism? To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

The parable includes compelling the lame, the blind, the people who seem to be worthless, to come and party at the Great Banquet. The invited guests cannot come to the banquet, since they make excuses. They will be rejected since they refused the call. The poor, the lame, crippled and blind received mercy. They are sought of to come and feast with the host. The End Time event the Great Banquet points out is that at the day of judgement, those who will be ready (free of excuses) will enter the kingdom of God.

[Jen]

Q2. (Luke 14:15-24) In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace? In what way is it about judgment? In what way is it about evangelism? To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

1. God who knows our hearts made a way for us at great cost to Himself. Amazing Grace!!

2. We who are nothing refuse His invitation? How can this wickedness be? He must judge if He is to be just.

3. All are invited. The gospel is given, the Good News presented.

4. The wedding feast of the Lamb.

God Bless!

Jen

Numbers 6:24-26

John MacArthur on Luke 14:22 "still there is more room. God is more willing to save sinners than sinners to be saved." Amazing!

[kcjim]

Q2. (Luke 14:15-24) In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace? In what way is it about judgment? In what way is it about evangelism? To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

The parable announces that the only requirement is to believe - that no matter how bad your circumstances, no matter how heinous your sins, you can be saved.

The parable clearly talks about servants (us Christians) being sent out to gather people in, to bring them to Christ.

The parable points to the rapture.

[andyho1]

Q2. (Luke 14:15-24) In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace? In what way is it about judgment? In what way is it about evangelism? To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

The Parable of the Great Banquet about grace because the host goes out of his way to continue inviting guest until the last seat was taken and the banquet hall was full. God will send Jesus to collect His Bride, the Church, when the last invitee accepts the invitation to salvation and his place at the Great Banquet.

It is about judgement because those who refused to attend will not have that opportunity again the banquet will start without their presence.

It is about evangelism because the call to those in the wide as well as the narrow street mirrors the gospel being preached in every corner of the earth to reach people everywhere.

The Great Banquet points to the Marriage Feast of the Lamb.

[Raph]

Q2. (Luke 14:15-24) In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace?

The Parable of the Great Banquet is about grace in that, the invitation is extended to all even those who are seen not to be deserving to be at that banquet.

In what way is it about judgment?

The Parable is about judgment in that, those who reject or neglect the invitation to the banquet, will never sit at the Lord's table in His Kingdom.

In what way is it about evangelism?

The Parable is about evangelism in that, as the master's servants were sent to call all to the great banquet, we are also, as servants of God, are sent to spread the good news whenever we go inviting people to accept Jesus, ask for the forgiveness of their sins and repent.

To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

The great banquet points to the time when the Lord will come to pick those who lived according to his word,, it is pointing on the Judgment Day.

[Eager Bver]

Q2. (Luke 14:15-24) In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace? In what way is it about judgment? In what way is it about evangelism? To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

People who don't deserve to be invited are invited to dine at the Master's table. Those who have rejected the invitation to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior will not be at the feast. We have to strongly encourage others to come to Jesus. Christ's return.

[blezed]

In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace?

The Parable of the Great Banquet is about grace because an invitation is given even to those that are not worthy. It is all because of God's grace and mercy.

In what way is it about judgment?

It is about judgment in that those who reject the invitation will not "eat at the feast in Kingdom of God"

Once the doors are shut you will not be able to enter.

In what way is it about evangelism?

It is about evangelism because all are sought out poor, lame, cripple and the blind. The servants were sent out to compel them to except the invitation. We are to do the same, go out and compel the least, llost and left out to come to Christ.

To what End Time event does the great banquet point?

The End Time event that the great banquet points to is all seats being filled and door will shut and feast will begin when Jesus returns.



[Gerbrand van Schalkwyk]

In what way is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace?

God invited us all, everybody can be saved. He also sent out His servants to find as many souls as they could find. God uses as many of us who are willing to save as many people as possible because of His grace, love and mercey.

In what way is it about judgment?

Those who doesn't accept Him will be lost. If we dont do all we can to save others, we will also be judged, we will lose our rewards in heaven.

In what way is it about evangelism?

As said above, we are responsible for spreading this message to everybody. Once we accept Christ we become the servants who must tell everybody about salvation. It is our privilage to be a servant of God and to save others.

To what End Time event does the great banquet point??

Jesus' second coming, the doors will be closed once Christ came again and we will receive judgement

[pickledilly]

Grace is when we are given blessing and power that we do not deserve. The parable of the Great Banquet certainly pictures that concept as the host throws open an unattainable invitation to those previously considered unworthy. It pictures judgment as the host rescinds the invitation to the original guest list because each one rejected it and insulted/ dishonored him.

This Great Banquet points to the moment when the time of the Gentiles is completed and the age of grace is ended. Romans 11:25 tells us that “a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in”. This Great Banquet is evidently for those who accept the invitation and enter the Great Hall before its doors are closed when it is "full".

[jacquie7]

This parable is about grace in that those unworthy to attend are invited, it’s about judgment in that those who rejected will not be re-invited.  It’s about evangelism in that the invitation is extended to and seeks out everyone urging them to accept the invitation.  It also points to the end time event that when Jesus returns those who are saved He will take with Him and those who are not will be left behind.  

 

 

[tgandy]

The Parable is about grace in that those who were not worthy to come to the table are now invited.  They and us have been cleansed and invited.   If we reject the Master's invitation we will not taste the feast now or later.  The poor, the crippled and the lame are sought out.  This is evangelism.  They are urged, compelled to accept.  This great banquet points to the feast in the Kingdom of God.  We must gather and evangelize now for the kingdom.  Each person who is invited and urged to accept in full faith will eat with the Master.

[Ernie's Son]

In what ways is the Parable of the Great Banquet about grace?  "Those who are not worthy to come to the host's table-the poor, lame, crippled, blind-are now invited. He's talking about you and me.  We are unworthy to eat at our Host's table, but we have been invited and cleansed" (Lesson Material).

 

In what way is it about judgment?  "Those who reject the invitation, however-for whatever reason-will not taste the Master's banquet.  They will not 'eat at the feast in the kingdom of God'" (Lk. 14:15) (Lesson Material).

 

In what way is it about evangelism?  It is a "message of invitation and acceptance and forgiveness."  "This is not a take-it-or-leave-it task.  It is a mission of the Host, and we must fulfill it" (Lesson Material).

 

To what End Time event does the great banquet point?  The Wedding Feast (Mt. 22:1-14)?