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by Nan Corbitt Allen (Author)
Fresh From the Table: A Devotional Journey Through Jesus' Farewell Address invites readers to sit at the table with Jesus during His final night with the disciples and listen closely to the words He chose to leave behind.
Rooted in John chapters 14-16, this devotional explores Jesus' intimate after-dinner conversation--often called the Farewell Address--where He speaks about faith, peace, obedience, prayer, the Holy Spirit, eternal life, and what it means to truly know God. These teachings, spoken in the shadow of the cross, are both deeply comforting and spiritually challenging.
Author Nan Corbitt Allen guides readers through this sacred moment using warm storytelling, biblical insight, and thoughtful application. Each daily devotion includes Scripture, reflection, prayer, discussion questions, and additional passages for deeper study, making it ideal for personal devotion, family conversations, or small-group use.
Whether you are seeking encouragement, clarity in your faith, or a deeper connection with Christ, Fresh From the Table offers spiritual nourishment that feels both timeless and personal--like a meaningful conversation shared around a family table.
Pull up a chair.
The table is set.
And Jesus is inviting you to listen.
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What were Jesus' final words to the people He loved most?
On the night before the cross, Jesus gathered His disciples around a table and spoke words meant to sustain them long after He was gone. In Fresh From the Table: A Devotional Journey Through Jesus' Farewell Address, readers are invited into that intimate setting to reflect on Jesus' Farewell Address as recorded in the Gospel of John.
With warmth, insight, and clarity, this devotional walks through Jesus' after-dinner conversation--exploring His promises of peace, His call to love and obedience, His assurance of eternal life, and His gift of the Holy Spirit. Each day includes Scripture, reflection, prayer, discussion questions, and additional passages for deeper study.
Whether used alone, with family, or in a small group, Fresh From the Table offers spiritual nourishment for believers longing to grow in faith, trust God more deeply, and experience the presence of Christ in everyday life.
Pull up a chair.
The table is set.
And Jesus is inviting you to listen.
Author Biography
Nan Corbitt Allen has written over 100 published dramatic musicals, sketchbooks, and collections for music publishers including Word, LifeWay, Lillenas, Brentwood-Benson, and Hal Leonard. Most of these works were in collaboration with Dennis Allen, her late husband of 50 years. A three-time Dove Award winner for her musicals written with Dennis, Nan's lyrics and dramas have been performed across the U.S. and around the world. Throughout their writing careers together, Dennis and Nan have sold over 2.6 million choral books with various publishers. Nan lives near Nashville, TN. She is currently teaching remotely English and Creative Writing at Truett McConnell University.
Her blog: www.nancorbittallen.com has two series: "Small Potatoes and Tuesdays @ the Piggly Wiggly" "Chasing Bimini: The Elusive Search for the Perfect Life" and "For All She's Worth: Helping Women Discover Their Value."
