The Parable of the Great Feast: Master I have been preparing a very long time for this day to come, the day of my feast. The table has been set and the food has been made. It is going to be by far the best feast anyone has ever been to. All that is left to do is invite all of my loyal followers so that they can be blessed and filled with joy through me. I ask my faithful servant and son to invite all of my friends. He does so and comes back a few hours later with a disappointing look on his face. My servant tells me that none of my friends can come for they all excuse themselves, even though they had been waiting a very long time for the invitation. I am outraged, my dearest companions do not take the opportunity to come to my feast, which
