In Come to the Banquet, twenty contributors bring many facets of the Lord's Supper to light. Drawn from a cross-section of denominations and traditions, from Methodists and Nazarenes to Presbyterians and Baptists, these meditations share a common faith, a high view of Scripture, and a deep commitment to the central role of the Lord's Supper in Christian living.The diverse approaches offer fresh stimulation for anyone preparing a communion message. Come to the Banquet also serves as devotional reading for church members preparing to take Communion or who want to learn more about the significance of the Lord's Supper. The spiritual truths serve up solid food for all who would come to the Lord's table.The practical messages in Come to the Banquet are arranged chronologically according to the church year, as well as for special events.
Jesus never said, “Stay as you are,” to anyone. But he did say, over and over again, “Come as you are.” It's not so much that any of us need to change our whole life to moral perfection before we are welcomed by God. It's more like we ...