Akhal — To Eat: More Than Consuming Food, Participating in Covenant “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with Me.” — Revelation 3:20 The Western Misunderstanding: Meals Are Primarily About Food One of the easiest ways to misunderstand the Bible is to read its meals through modern Western eyes. Today, eating is often viewed as a matter of personal necessity, convenience, or enjoyment. Meals

I remember sitting by the Sea of Galilee early in the morning when the fishermen had already returned with their catch. The sun was...