200: Who’s Missing From the Party? The Parable of the Wedding Feast
What if the people who seemed closest to God were the ones who actually missed His invitation? In this episode, Rohan Bell and Amanda Bartley unpack Jesus’ parable of the Great Banquet and uncover a confronting challenge to our priorities, our assumptions, and how we treat others. Get ready for a timely reminder that God’s table is bigger and more inclusive than we often imagine.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
🍽️ God’s Kingdom is like a feast — and everyone’s invited
📉 How busyness and excuses keep us from spiritual purpose
🤯 Could the “servants” in the parable actually be us?
🚫 The subtle ways Christians block others from coming to Jesus
🏠 What the Met Gala, church, and radical hospitality have in common
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Setting the scene and why this parable still hits hard today
03:00 – Are we too busy to do God’s work? Excuses in a modern world
07:00 – Amanda’s surprising take on who the parable is really confronting
11:00 – Jesus’ anger at those who block others from God’s grace
16:00 – Rethinking barriers: who are “those people” we subconsciously exclude?
20:00 – From Met Galas to Sunday services: making space at the table
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
What barriers — visible or invisible — might be stopping people from experiencing God’s invitation through your life or your church? Who could you invite this week, even if it feels inconvenient?
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