281 | Reclaim the Holiness of Your Table Are you feeling more lonely than ever, even with all those digital connections? Why is it that God seems to do His best work when there’s food involved? This week, we’re exploring why “pulling up a chair” is a radical act of spiritual warfare against the isolation of our age. We’re diving into the “bread of presence,” Jesus’ scandalous dinner parties, and that incredible moment on the road to Emmaus where the breaking of bread changed everything. Whether it’s a “stinker” of a wedding or a cozy, imperfect “pitch-in,” the table is where we move from performance to presence. It’s time to drop the digital veil and get back to the “baked bean supper“ connection! The Big Idea: God uses shared meals to break loneliness, build community, and reveal His presence in our lives. This Week's Challenge: Invite someone you only know digitally to share a simple meal in your home this week. Show Notes Watch Episode 281 (VIDEO) "The Breaking of Bread" by Bryan Schiele (SERMON) "Food — Ordinary Holiness"”" by Ryan Joy (SERMON) “Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of the Book of Leviticus” by L. Michale Morales (BOOK) Fellowship Offerings (PASSAGE) The Bread of Presence (PASSAGE) Dining with Jesus (PASSAGE) Fellowship in the Early Church (PASSAGE) Eyes Opened at the Table (PASSAGE) Marriage Supper of the Lamb (PASSAGE) Support the Show