"And in this mountain
The Lord of hosts will make for all people
A feast of choice pieces,
A feast of wines on the lees,
Of fat things full of marrow,
Of well-refined wines on the lees." v.6
Read chapter 25
In the midst of this chapter we have the great banquet that is similar and perhaps the same as Luke 14 or Matthew 22. A feast of a people made strong who glorify the Lord and fear Him after any proud city or foreigner is no more. Mountain is typically referred to government in scripture, so here in this mountain is referring to the Lord's governing rule upon the earth and the banquet probably specifically in Mount Zion as see at the end of the previous chapter. At this banquet will be choice food and drink. "Of choice pieces" are the delicacies which include meats, fruits, vegetables, and all sorts of choice dishes. Maybe ice cream too?! "Of winds on the lees" refer to the rich flavor and alcoholic content of the wine; the oldest and most generous wine. This is wine of the kingdom that gave men strength and not how we use it today. What sort of food do you hope is at this banquet? How do you understand wine used in scripture and how we're to treat it today?
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