Isaiah 55:1-3, “Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money come ye, buy, and eat yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Note also the invitation from God to a backslidden Israel during the time of Isaiah: This invitation to a feast is also similar to the Parable of the Wedding Feast found in Matthew 22:1-14. This passage is figurative of the great whore who will one day be cast down. And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen Alleluia.”Ĭompare Proverbs 9:13-18, where the whore also gives man an invitation to dine. Revelation 19:1-4, “And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. Prior to the marriage of the Lamb, we see that the great whore is cast down, with her invitation to dine. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.” Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Revelation 19:5-8, “And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. Then shall be fulfilled that prophecy found in the book of Revelation regarding the marriage of the Lamb receiving His bride. The book of Proverbs will take us to this destination if we follow the path of wisdom. The Banquet in the New Testament - The invitation in Proverbs 9:1-6 is ultimately an invitation to come to the marriage supper of the Lamb. He fled into the wilderness and sat under a juniper tree wishing to die, but there an angel of the Lord fed him with angel’s food in order to strengthen himself for the journey that lay ahead. Heavenly Food in the Old Testament - We can find a similar story of a man dining on heavenly food by looking at Elijah’s flight from Jezebel after the events that took place upon Mount Carmel. These parents use this party as a stepping-stone, or as a transition, for that young person to find his place in society and start the long journey of serving others in their society. The best food is prepared and music is organized. In Uganda when a student graduates from the university, the parents give him or her a party. Thus, it is very likely that banquets were held for these young men in order to send them off into their assigned provinces. We see this in the opening chapter of the book of Esther.Įsther 1:3-4, “In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him: When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.”
Very often, the king would have a banquet for his wise men in order to show them his riches and power. Historical Background - Remember that the context, or historical setting, of chapters 1-9 is found in the court of the king, who is training young men to become the wise men of his kingdom, who will rule and reign in his provinces.
Note that this is figurative of partaking of the Lord Jesus Christ as seen in John 6:35, “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” This meat and drink is to abide in His Word so that we will have food for the entire journey. The meat is given to us so that we may find strength for the journey. It is because the journey is about to begin in the next chapter. Why is such a feast given at this part of the preparation. This invitation to the simple man and to the wise man given in Proverbs 9:1-6 stands in direct contrast to the invitation being given by the harlot in Proverbs 7:6-23 Proverbs 9:13-18. Wisdom's Invitation to Dine - The invitation to dine is given in Proverbs 9:1-6.
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