“Paraphrase of David's kindness to Mephibosheth: 'He was the son of Jonathan, the grandson of King Saul... Mephibosheth didn't find his way to the king's table, but he was invited by the king; the king went looking for him.'”
RLA Sunday Service - 8/16/2026 - Gavin Benjafield
Gavin preaches week three of the "Tables of Transformation" series (the extended table of invitation) using Luke 5 (Levi/Matthew). He argues that Jesus invites people as they are—invitation comes before transformation—and transformed people extend their tables to invite others. Practical application: invite your people to meals, home groups or everyday proximity so outsiders can meet Jesus; evangelism begins by making room.