Parable of the Wedding Feast (Luke 14:7-11) Printable Bible Lesson & Sunday School Activities

Format 📩 Instant PDF Download🚸 Ages 6-12 Years Old Self-promotion is a fact of digital life. Social media, online presence, “influencers”, and celebrities make it easy to gain attention and seek it for ourselves. However, Christ warns us not to think too highly of our own interests. In the parable of the banquet, Jesus describes the danger of trying to boost our own status, and instead being demoted. This message relates the parable and its message to modern efforts to pridefully boost our own egos. The only thing that truly matters is not what others think of us, but what God thinks! Law/Gospel Theme: We tend to seek the best for ourselves, somehow imagining that we can earn our way into God’s good graces. Jesus reminds us, though, of the importance of humility. Life is not about what we do but about what He has done for us. Jesus warns us that pride can lead to disgrace. We don’t do things to get something back in return, but to honor and please God, who has already done everythin