The joyful premise at the heart of this book is that there is a table lavishly spread for all who hunger for forgiveness--the believer, the doubter, and the famished. The book's journey begins and ends with this assertion: not only is there a table of forgiveness set for us in the many wildernesses of life, there is a seat waiting for each and every one of us at that table. What matters is whether we take that seat and, if so, how we behave at the feast. Rooted in the notion of journeying, of setting out each day to discover some new vista along the many paths to the banquet hall of forgiveness, A Table in the Wilderness draws upon the wisdom of multiple religious traditions, as well as non-religious sources, in order to gain perspective on this long misunderstood subject. Readers are just as likely to encounter Dr. Seuss as they are to read the words of Sri Ramakrishna or Saint Augustine along the way. Anyone who has ever been hurt or has hurt another will find this book a helpful guide.

Wonder and gratitude have a high place in these meditations, which are drawn from Watchman Nee’s widely varied ministry in China and beyond. Through Scripture passages and devotional readings, you will be drawn again and again to a fresh response to God’s superlative race in the gift to us of His Son.

This unique six-week Bible study with companion videos is for individuals and groups hungry to be refreshed as they draw closer to the God who delights in providing everything they need. Stories of God’s tables of blessing are woven throughout Scripture. In addition to an introduction about why God chooses to feed us in order to teach us about His goodness, A Table in the Wilderness offers in-depth Bible study on five tables that God offers as physical and spiritual reminders of His love, mercy, and overflowing kindness: Salvation (Passover)—when you need to be rescued Unexpected belonging (King David’s table)—when you deserve to be punished Overflowing satisfaction (the wedding at Cana)—when you feel empty Remembrance (the Lord’s Supper)—when you’re likely to forget Eternal celebration (the marriage supper of the Lamb)—when life is hard This substantive, applicable, and richly spiritual study includes a QR code for quick access to streaming videos, spiritual exercises for contemplation and prayer, a self-reflection tool, and a leader’s guide for small group study. Even in the most unexpected places—our weaknesses, our sins, our doubts—God loves to invite us into His presence. You are invited! Come to the table.

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The Exodus theme is one of the most basic in Biblical tradition and it is to be expected that it should appear again and again as the Lord's plan of salvation unfolded. It is possible to trace out this theme as it is reflected in the various writings of Scripture and such an exercise should add greatly to our understanding of the Lord's saving purpose. With the Exodus theology as a background, we may profitably consider two closely related themes. After the Exodus from Egypt there followed the wilderness period, the march through the desert, which also left a deep imprint on Biblical tradition. So after the Exodus there follows a consideration of the wilderness theme. God's chosen agent throughout this period was Moses, who consequently came to occupy a unique place in Biblical tradition. The Moses theme therefore constitutes the third area of study covered in this volume.