Matthew 22:1-46

Contents: Parable of the marriage feast. Jesus' answer to the Herodians. Sadducees and Pharisees.

Characters: God, Jesus, lawyer.

Conclusion: The gospel call bids all to the great marriage feast. Some wickedly reject Christ's invitations. Some think to intrude in the rags of their hypocrisy (See Romans 3:22) but the humble gladly accept and are satisfied. It is not wit and reason that makes one acceptable to God, but humble acceptance of His call and partaking of the feast He has provided.

Key Word: Unworthy guests, Matthew 22:8; Matthew 22:12; Matthew 22:18.

Strong Verses: Matthew 22:9; Matthew 22:21; Matthew 22:37; Matthew 22:38; Matthew 22:39.

Striking Facts: The invitation to the marriage feast first extended to Israel (Matthew 22:7), was greeted with violence and the King fulfilled the latter part of the verse in A. D. 70. The world-wide call then went forth (Matthew 28:16-20; Matthew 22:9) to «as many as would receive» (John 1:12). The man without a wedding garment pictures those who think to be accepted in their own righteousness rather than the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Romans 10:1-3; Isaiah 64:6; Php_3:9.