For whom is God preparing this amazing feast? Do you think this is a one-time meal or on-going food supply? What in the texts leads you to your conclusion? What, if any, conditions are placed on who receives the food? Why do you think Isaiah emphasizes food quality as well as food quantity? Think about what food you tend to share with the hungry. Do you consider both quality and quantity, or are you more likely to just consider the cost?
Local food pantries are an important component in the distribution of food of people who are poor and hungry. Have you ever gone to a food pantry? Contributed food to one? Where do you think the food comes from? What is the quality of the food people receive? Do people have access to fresh fruit and vegetables? How could the quality be improved? What could you do to improve the quality?
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is a primary source of food for soup kitchens, food pantries and other emergency food distributors. Link to their web site to find out more about their important work throughout Cook County, IL. If you live outside of Chicago, what organizations are working to end hunger near you?
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