Dictionary of Bible Themes A symbolic portrayal of the blessings of the age to come in which those chosen by God share in a rich feast with the Messiah. In the NT this is often pictured as a marriage supper with Jesus Christ as the groom and the church as both bride and invited guests. The feast, which will take place after the consummation of God's kingdom, is prefigured in the Lord's Supper. Isaiah 25:6The Messianic banquet promised Luke 14:15Psalms 23:5 The significance of banqueting See also As a sign of spiritual blessing Job 36:16Isaiah 1:19; 55:1-2 Joel 2:24-26 Psalms 63:5 See also As a sign of spiritual satisfaction Psalms 107:9Isaiah 58:11 Ezekiel 34:14 John 7:37-38 Revelation 7:16-17 Revelation 3:20 See also As a sign of fellowship with God Exodus 24:11Songs 2:4 This may have been a covenant meal to seal the covenant between God and Israel Matthew 22:2The Messianic banquet as a wedding feast Revelation 19:7-9The invitation to participate See also Matthew 25:1-10Luke 14:16 Revelation 21:2,9-10 Matthew 22:3-6 Luke 14:16-20 The invitation rejected Matthew 8:11-12See also The invitation given to others Matthew 22:7-14Luke 13:28-29; 14:21-24 Deuteronomy 16:15 The anticipation of the Messianic banquet See also Celebrating God's goodness Nehemiah 8:10-12Zechariah 14:16 Luke 22:15-16 It is prefigured in the Lord's Supper Matthew 26:27-29The Messianic banquet is here associated with the Passover meal which Jesus Christ shared with his disciples John 6:48-51pp Mk 14:23-25 See also pp Lk 22:17-18 Luke 22:29-30John 6:55-56 1 Corinthians 11:26 See also 2230 Messiah, coming of4040 beauty 4406 agriculture 4416 branch 5711 marriage, restrictions 6640 election, privileges 7022 church, and Jesus Christ 7939 ministry 9150 Messianic banquet |
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