Charles Wesley's 1747 banquet hymn is an expansive song of invitation built on Jesus' parable of the great supper in Luke 14.
Hymns Based on Luke 14:23
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 14:23
"“That servant came, and told his lord these things. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor, maimed, blind, and lame.’ “The servant said, ‘Lord, it is done as you commanded, and there is still room.’ “The lord said to the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you that none of those men who were invited will taste of my supper. For many are called, but few are chosen.’ ”"
— Luke 14:23
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Evangelism, Mission, Christian Service, Communion, Compassion. Many worship songs connected to Luke 14:23 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Evangelism
- Mission
- Christian Service
- Communion
- Compassion
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast
Closing Hymn
Out in the Highways and Byways of Life
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Luke 14:23
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Sermon Evangelism
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Response Hymn Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast
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Closing Hymn Out in the Highways and Byways of Life
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Out in the Highways and Byways of Life, more commonly known by the refrain title Make Me a Blessing, is a gospel song about Christian vocation expressed through ordinary acts of witness and mercy.