The Table of Redemption
May 31, 2026
On the night God delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt, He didn’t tell His people to pack their bags first — He told them to prepare a meal. The Passover table became the place where God’s people remembered His saving work and passed the story of redemption on to the next generation. In the same way, followers of Jesus gather around the table to remember that we too have been rescued — freed not from Egypt, but from sin. This week, we begin by rediscovering how the table helps us remember God’s grace and share His story with others.
Passage
Exodus 12
Principle
The table is a place to ##remember## how God has ##redeemed## us.
Practice
Participate in the ##Table## ##Challenge## .
Small Group Questions
Use this outline for personal reflection, as a couple’s or family devotion, or with a small group.
HANGOUT
What is one meal from your life that you will never forget — and why?
HEAR
Read Exodus 12:1-14
- What stands out to you about God’s instructions for the meal?
- Why do you think God commanded a meal instead of immediate action?
- Where in your life do you struggle to trust God before you see the outcome?
Read Exodus 12:21-27
- What role does remembering play in this passage?
- Why is it important that children ask questions about the meal?
- What are you intentionally doing to pass on your faith to the Next Generation?
Read Luke 22:14-20
- How does Jesus redefine the Passover meal?
- What does this reveal about His mission?
- How does remembering Jesus’ sacrifice shape your daily life?
HUDDLE
Review the “Table Challenge” together and discuss ways to implement it in your homes. How can you help each other? Are there people in our church who live alone that you can invite to your tables over the next six weeks? Talk about it and pray together.
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: Genesis 2:8-17
- Day 2: Genesis 3:1-13
- Day 3: Exodus 12:1-14
- Day 4: Exodus 12:21-27
- Day 5: Luke 22:14-20
- Day 6: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
- Day 7: Revelation 19:6-9
Passage to Memorize: Luke 22:19
Think Deeper
- What comes to mind when you think of the dinner table?
- How much undistracted, unhurried time do you spend eating with the people closest to you?
- Why do you think God highlights meals so often throughout the Scriptures?
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.