From Tomb to Table: Meals That Mend

2026 Easter Sermon Series

It’s fascinating how many stories there are about Jesus having meals with his disciples after the resurrection. Meals, especially in Jesus’ culture, carried significant meaning and weight. Those meals impacted the disciples in various ways. So too, sharing meals can have a big impact on our relationships. Sure, some meals can be uncomfortable depending on the hosts or the guests, but other meals can deepen friendships by building trust in a more intimate setting.

April 19 “From Tomb to Table: Meals That Reveal.” (Luke 24:13-35)

Two disciples on their way to Emmaus don’t recognize Jesus as he walks with them. It’s only when they break bread together that they finally see him. Sometimes, we don’t always see people for who they really are until we’ve shared a good meal and an honest conversation.

April 26 “From Tomb to Table: Meals That Relieve.” (Luke 24:36-47)

Jesus appears among the disciples, who believe he’s a ghost. But a simple meal of broiled fish calms their fears. We can be anxious about all kinds of relationships; however, sometimes we discover that we are, indeed, not very different at all.

May 3 “From Tomb to Table: Meals That Mend” (John 21:1-13)

This may have been the first meal Peter had with Jesus after he denied knowing him before his crucifixion. When Jesus invites him and the other disciples to join him for breakfast, it is a sign of reconciliation. Some meals have a way of bringing people together who have been apart for far too long.

May 10 “From Tomb to Table: Meals That Impart.” (Acts 1:1-10)

Jesus’ Last Supper wasn’t really his last. Here in Acts, Jesus imparts his last prayers and thoughts to his disciples before he departs to heaven. Consider the last meal you have shared with loved ones: what a gift to impart your last words and blessings.

May 10 “From Tomb to Table: Meals That Welcome” Acts 2:38-47

The Last Supper became the Holy Supper when the disciples welcomed others to share what the Lord shared with them. In a way, we re-enact that Last Supper every Sunday as we make more room to welcome all to God’s table.

Consider welcoming someone from church to dinner during this sermon series!

-Pastor Andrew