The first is a substantial meal. I would recommend it for those who are ready for a challenge. The center portion of the meal is an extremely unusual and substantial cut of grace. Unusual, because grace is something we rarely encounter in our lives. I was thinking about this the other day with some colleagues.
Grace is a gift that is undeserved.
I'm not used to getting gifts that are unexpected or undeserved. I receive gifts on Father's Day, my Birthday, and Christmas. I might get a gift if I've done something especially kind for someone. If someone gives me a gift, it almost always has some connection to a date or an event or an action. God's gift has none of this.