Meals with the Master
3rd Course
Think of the most famous people alive—perhaps Tom Brady, Barack Obama, or Kim Kardashian. If they walked into a room where you were, you’d know it immediately. And if you’re a fan or supporter, you’d actually know enough to have a good conversation with a famous person about life in general (at least until their security detail removed you from the room!).
What if Jesus walked into the room? People would say that they know Him. They know what He’s done and some famous things He said, and most would probably feel comfortable having a conversation with Him. At least initially they’d be comfortable…until He said something you weren’t sure of…and you got pretty uncomfortable… maybe even challenged…or offended…or convicted…
As we work our way through Jesus’s life as recorded in Luke, one of the clearest truths we’ll see is that we may not know Jesus as well as we thought! And during the third course of Meals with the Master, we’re studying the 3rd course called Chef’s Surprise: What Every Person Needs to Know about Jesus. Each week you will be challenged to interact with the words and works of Jesus in ways that will not only surprise you, but that will change you. Don’t miss a weekend!
Week One—February 6
Jesus & the Sabbath
What to do on your day of rest (Luke 6:1–11)
Jesus was Lord of the Sabbath, and He taught about the purpose of this God-ordained rest. Christ-followers need to learn how we can rest better, honoring God with this most important day.
Week Two—February 13
Jesus & THE Sermon (Part 1)
Holy Happy Meals! (Luke 6:17-26)
In the Sermon on the Mount, i.e., Jesus’s big sermon—THE sermon—Jesus laid the foundation for what it means to be a citizen of His kingdom, the place where Jesus reigns and rules. And this sermon impacts people as much today as it did back then. This week we’ll look at the first part of the Sermon and study the Beatitudes and how happiness is powerfully connected to holiness.
Week Three—February 20
Jesus & THE Sermon (Part 2)
The Christ-Follower's Guide to Following Christ (Luke 6:27-42)
In this second part of THE Sermon on the Mount, we'll explore the powerful checklist that comes with really, truly, following Jesus. Be warned: this list has nothing to do with what church you go to or who you vote for...
Week Four—February 27
Jesus & THE Sermon (Part 3)
Fruit, Foundations, and Floods (Luke 6:43-49)
In this third part of THE Sermon on the Mount, we'll answer the question "What's more important: how you behave or what you believe?" and also explore why "What does the Bible say?" is a KEY question to a successful Christian life!
Week Five—March 6
Jesus & Worship
Standing before God with a clear picture of yourself (Luke 7:36–50)
Few things set us straight better than getting a good look at who we really are, and Jesus lays out the need for proper self-perception in a famous episode at the home of a religious leader. And the thing is, it’s not about what you think it’s about.