The Table of Jesus
June 14, 2026
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is often seen at a table—eating with tax collectors, sinners, and people others avoided. When Levi hosted a dinner for Jesus, it became a powerful picture of grace: the kingdom of God welcoming those who knew they needed mercy. Jesus used meals to bring people together, break down barriers, and invite people into a new life. This week, we see how following Jesus means extending the same kind of welcome to others.
Passage
Luke 5:27-32
Principle
At Jesus’ table, ##grace## makes room for ##everyone##.
Practice
Take the Table Challenge. This week: Pull up ##another## ##chair##!
Small Group Questions
Use this outline for personal reflection, as a couple’s or family devotion, or with a small group.
HANGOUT
What is the most welcoming home or dinner table you’ve ever experienced? What made it so welcoming?
HEAR
Read Luke 19:1-10
- What surprises you most about Jesus inviting Himself to Zacchaeus’ home?
- Why were people so upset about whom Jesus chose to eat with?
- How did grace at the table lead to transformation in Zacchaeus’ life?
Read Luke 14:12-14
- Why does Jesus tell us to invite those who cannot repay us?
- What kinds of people are easiest for you to welcome? Which are hardest to welcome?
- What would radical hospitality look like in our church or at home?
Read Romans 15:5-7
- What does it mean to “welcome one another as Christ welcomed you”?
- How has Jesus welcomed you in your own brokenness?
- What barriers keep us from making room for others?
HUDDLE
At your next intentional meal: Be Present; Be Thankful; Be Welcoming. Then ask: Who needs a chair at our table? Invite someone outside your circle, someone lonely, someone spiritually curious, someone different from you, or someone who cannot repay you. Pray: “Lord, help our table reflect Your welcome.”
Daily Reading
As you read each passage, look for connections to this week’s sermon and small group discussion. Invite the Holy Spirit to be your teacher as you seek Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
- Day 1: Luke 5:27-32
- Day 2: Luke 7:36-50
- Day 3: Luke 14:12-24
- Day 4: Luke 15:1-7
- Day 5: Luke 19:1-10
- Day 6: Acts 10:9-28
- Day 7: Romans 15:5-7
Passage to Memorize: Romans 15:7
Think Deeper
- What is your all-time favorite table experience?
- When has a meal with a stranger resulted in a lasting relationship?
- How intentional are you about inviting others to your table?
Suggested Resources
Practicing the Way, by John Mark Comer
The Gospel Comes with a House Key, by Rosaria Butterfield
A Meal with Jesus by Tim Chester
Check out these and other books from our suggested reading list at https://bit.ly/AspireSMB.