Rediscover the Convivium | Margin KC | Randy Frazee
The Centrality of The Table in the Bible
Old Testament: Shabbat Meal
Jesus:
Nine Table Experiences in Jesus’ Life
Passover Meal at 12 - 2:41-52
Matthew’s Party - 5:27-39
Anointed by Sinful Woman - 7:36-50
Dinner with the 5000 - 9:10-20
Dinner with Mary & Martha - 10:38-42
Dinner with Pharisees - 11:37-54
Dinner with Pharisees - 14:1-14
The Last Supper - 22:7-23
Resurrection meal with disciples - 24:28-35
Church: Church service was around dinner table (Acts 2:42-47)
The Marriage Supper:
Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’
Revelation 19:9
Research on the Power of the Table
Children who experience life around the table…
…are healthier physically.
…get better grades
…are healthier emotionally.
The #1 deterrent to your children smoking, drinking, doing drugs, engaging in pre-marital sex and gang involvement is family dinners at least five nights a week.
Columbia University Study
Six How To’s of the Convivium
One Table
Saying Grace
Family Style
One Conversation
The Festival of Cleaning up
Reclining
Now when evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.
Matthew 26:20
The Challenge
Try to schedule “The Convivium” at least one evening this week
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.
Revelation 3:20
Discussion Questions:
Think of one of your most meaningful dinners as a child or adult. What was at the table? Was it a special occasion? What were you eating? Are there any common characteristics among your experiences of family dinners?
How many dinners do you share with family and friends in an average week? Are you satisfied with this number? What are the causes of your successes or struggles in this area?
The Hebrew Day Planner requires that everyone (adults and children) finish work by 6:00pm. If you eliminated all office work, schoolwork and housework, what are the top three things you envision doing with your free time after dinner?
Identify one personal action step you can take toward adopting a life of real simplicity.