EATING AND DRINKING BEFORE THE LORD

  1. Exodus 24:9-11 "Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Ahihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel: And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness. And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand: also they saw God, and did eat and drink."
  2. Deuteronomy 14:22-27 "Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year. And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of the oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always. And if the way be too long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it; or if the place be too far from thee, which the Lord thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the Lord thy God hath blessed thee: Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the Lord thy God shall choose: And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the Lord thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household."
  3. Matthew 9:10-11 "And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publican and sinners?
  4. Matthew 11:19 "The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of here children."
  5. Matthew 26:19-21, 26 "And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover. Now when even was come, he sat down with the twelve. And as they did eat...And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it and gave it to the disciples. And said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink it, all of you...But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom."
  6. Mark 2:15-16 "And it came to pass, that as Jesus sat at meat in his(Levi)house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him. And when the scribes and the Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?"
  7. Mark 14:16-26 "And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. And as they sat and did eat...And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he have given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it....Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God..."
  8. Luke 5:30 "But the scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
  9. Luke 7:34 "The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! But wisdom is justified of all her children."
  10. Luke 7:36f "And one of the Pharisees desired him(Jesus)that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat..."
  11. Luke 10:7-8 "(Seventy)And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give...Eat such things as are set before you:"
  12. Luke 15:2 "And the Pharisees and scribe murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them."
  13. Luke 22:8- "And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat...And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you...and I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel."
  14. Luke 22:29-30 "And I appoint unto a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on the thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel."
  15. John 21:9-13 "As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught...Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine...Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise..."
  16. Acts 2:46 "And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God...
  17. Acts 10:40-41 "Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead."
  18. Acts 27:35 "And when he (Paul) had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat. Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat."
  19. I Corinthians 10:31 "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
  20. I Corinthians 11:23-26 "For I received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come."
  21. Revelation 2:7, 17 ",,,To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God...To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna..."