Kate Jackson’s brilliant book is marketed as “a seven course Bible study” – seven chapters, seven meals with Jesus. It will be well received by small group leaders everywhere. There are excellent individual and group questions, quotes from biblical scholars, useful cultural insights and thoughtful reflections from the author. The book brings Jesus up close, and asks some compelling questions, such as: “Do mercy and love come first, or does the need to ‘fix’ the other person? Is there something you have been putting off which God has told you to do?” There are places where the reader may get lost in the detailed biblical argument. That said, there will be more Kate Jackson books with more jewels to discover – and more meals taken more seriously and thoughtfully in the meantime. ~ Premier Christianity, https://www.premierchristianity.com/reviews/dining-with-jesus-kate-jackson/14751.article

Providing a rather insightful look at what most all agree to be the most important meal times in the Bible, whilst at the same time bringing forth dutifully insightful, and wholly creative ideas for interaction, Dining with Jesus: A Seven Course Bible Study Unpacking the Key Meals Jesus Attended by author Kate Jackson is one of the most intriguing works on the subject that I myself have had the pleasure to come across. An excellent resource for groups of any size, or simply for individuals wanting to not only want to know more about a subject matter they may have skipped over earlier in life, and would now like to have a deeper, more spiritually attached encounter with Jesus Christ, perhaps what this book can also do is have people come together not only to discuss, but eat together, as Jesus himself once did, with his own flock. FULL REVIEW: https://annecarlini.com/ex_books.php?id=424 ~ Exclusive Magazine, Review

In a world of change and innovation, mealtimes remain not only a staple of life, but an effective resource for community and relationship building as well as being times of refreshment and joy: eating and drinking can be very pleasurable! In taking the theme of Dining With Jesus, Kate has looked at how those who ate and drank in the gospels had their lives changed: both by the personal encounter with Jesus, and as part of the way Jesus taught in parable story. This study guide gives an informative and clear picture of the historical events, but goes much further: Dining With Jesus is as much for us today as it is a reminder of words and events 2000 years ago. Kate has written a practical and accessible guide that enables us to look at our own lives in the light of Jesus Christ - and with a subject matter most of us can relate to, we are challenged to see our lives are changed by his loving, joyful presence. The Gospel has to be true to itself - Good News, and this guide allows us to discover for ourselves and share with others more of how God’s love is made real by Jesus Christ. I commend this Study Guide to small groups and individuals who are looking to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith, and who are willing to take the challenge of meeting with Jesus over a shared meal together. ~ Bishop of Dunedin, Steven Benford

Dining with Jesus provides an insightful study guide to the most important meal times in the Bible. The book weaves together biblical insights with contemporary application and includes creative ideas for interaction. It will provide an excellent resource for small groups and individuals wanting a deeper encounter with Jesus Christ. ~ Dr Andrew Ollerton, author of The Bible; A Story That Makes Sense of Life