Part 3

It’s easy to form tight circles of people who feel familiar, helpful, or impressive, while quietly keeping out those who don’t fit. Jesus’ teaching and example in Luke show that close friendships are meant to be launchpads, not fortresses: invite not just your friends, but also invite with your friends. When we stop using people for gain and start pursuing people for God—tithing our meals to prayer and hospitality—our neighborhoods, churches, and dinner tables begin to look like the kingdom banquet God refuses to leave half-empty.