:1-6:  Wisdom is portrayed as a woman who invites people to partake of her banquet.  Just as ordinary food is necessary for physical life, Wisdom’s food—insight and understanding —is necessary for fullness of life with God.  Partaking of Wisdom’s banquet is the way to life.

Ephesians 5:15-20:  True wisdom integrates our new reality in Christ with our Christian fellowship and daily conduct.  Because we are filled with the Spirit, Christians regularly rejoice together, give thanks to God for one another, and care for one another.  In this way we revere our Lord Jesus Christ.
John 6:51-58:  In John’s gospel, the feeding of the five thousand leads to extended teaching in which Jesus identifies himself ad the true ‘bread of life.’  Finally, in these verses, he makes a connection that would not be understood until after his death, in light of the church’s celebration of holy communion.

 ‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2023 Augsburg Fortress’

Questions To Ponder:
1— How do you understand wisdom in light of the text from Proverbs?
2—How does music speak to you about God? (Eph. 5:15-20)
3—How does eating the body and blood of Jesus matter (or not matter) in your faith life? (John 6:51-58)
4—How do these texts speak to you today?

Prayer:  Ever-loving God, your Son gives himself as living bread for the life of the world.  Fill us with such a knowledge of his presence that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life to serve you continually.  Amen.