DISCOURSE: 1388 THE MARRIAGE FEAST Matthew 22:2. _The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come_. INSTRUCTION and reproof generally irritate those who will not b... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1389 THE SIN OF MAKING LIGHT OF CHRIST Matthew 22:5. _But they made light of it_. WE are apt to condemn the Jews as blind and obstinate, because they rejected Christ in spite of the clearest evidence in his favour. But we ourselves are more guilty than they, because we enjoy much greate... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1390 THE WEDDING GARMENT Matthew 22:11. _And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: and he said unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having a wedding-garment? And he was speechless. Then said the king to the servants, B... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1391 AN INQUIRY INTO OUR VIEWS OF CHRIST Matthew 22:41. _While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, saying, What think ye of Christ_ [Note: Before a congregation where less critical accuracy is required, this subject may be treated thus: I. Propose the question— What... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1392 CHRIST THE SON AND LORD OF DAVID Matthew 22:42. _What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies t... [ Continue Reading ]