1. Gospel Reading Matthew 22:1 – 14

2. Matthew 22:1 – 14
1 Jesus again used parables in talking to the people.
2 “The Kingdom of heaven is like this. Once there was a king who prepared a wedding feast for his son. 3 He sent his servants to tell the invited guests to come to the feast, but they did not want to come.

3. Matthew 22:1 – 14
4 So he sent other servants with this message for the guests:
‘My feast is ready now; my steers and prize calves have been butchered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast!’
5 But the invited guests paid no attention and went about their business: one went to his farm, another to his store, 6 while others grabbed the servants, beat them, and killed them.

4. Matthew 22:1 – 14
7 The king was very angry; so he sent his soldiers, who killed those murderers and burned down their city.
8 Then he called his servants and said to them, ‘My wedding feast is ready, but the people I invited did not deserve it. 9 Now go to the main streets and invite to the feast as many people as you find.’

5. Matthew 22:1 – 14
10 So the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, good and bad alike; and the wedding hall was filled with people.
11 “The king went in to look at the guests and saw a man who was not wearing wedding clothes.

6. “Many are invited, but few are chosen.”
Matthew 22:1 – 14
12 ‘Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ the king asked him.
But the man said nothing.
13 Then the king told the servants,
‘Tie him up hand and foot, and throw him outside in the dark. There he will cry and gnash his teeth.’”
14 And Jesus concluded,
“Many are invited, but few are chosen.”

7. Matthew 22:1 – 14

8. Matthew 22:1 – 14 Reading – picture of the Kingdom of Heaven

9. Matthew 22:1 – 14 Reading – picture of the Kingdom of Heaven
King who sends out invitation

10. Matthew 22:1 – 14 Reading – picture of the Kingdom of Heaven
King who sends out invitation
People come/responds appropriately

11. Matthew 22:1 – 14 Reading – picture of the Kingdom of Heaven
King who sends out invitation
People come/responds appropriately
One didn’t and was ordered out

12. Matthew 22:1 – 14 Reading – picture of the Kingdom of Heaven
King who sends out invitation
People come/responds appropriately
One didn’t and was ordered out
14 “....many are invited, but few are chosen.”

13. Matthew 22:1 – 14 Reading – picture of the Kingdom of Heaven
Place where many are invited to
14 “....many are invited, but few are chosen.”

14. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation
14 “....many are invited, but few are chosen.”

15. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation
V2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come...

16. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy
V2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come...

17. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy
- celebration, music and dancing
V2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come...

18. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy
- celebration, music and dancing
- Christianity is not gloomy and dull
V2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come...

19. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy
- celebration, music and dancing
- Christianity is not gloomy and dull, but life filled with joy and happiness from God
V2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come...

20. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy
- celebration, music and dancing
- Christianity is not gloomy and dull, but life filled with joy and happiness from God
V3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come,

21. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy
- celebration, music and dancing
- Christianity is not gloomy and dull, but life filled with joy and happiness from God
- 1st invitation – to inform them
V3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come,

22. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy
- celebration, music and dancing
- Christianity is not gloomy and dull, but life filled with joy and happiness from God
- 1st invitation – to inform them
- 2nd invitation – it’s ready, come
V3 ……but they refused to come

23. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy
- celebration, music and dancing
- Christianity is not gloomy and dull, but life filled with joy and happiness from God
- 1st invitation – to inform them
- 2nd invitation – it’s ready, come
deliberate insult
V3 ……but they refused to come

24. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy
- celebration, music and dancing
- Christianity is not gloomy and dull, but life filled with joy and happiness from God
- 1st invitation – to inform them
- 2nd invitation – it’s ready, come
we must attend – to experience joy
V3 ……but they refused to come

25. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
V3 ……but they refused to come

26. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
V4 “Then he sent some more servants and said, ... Come to the wedding banquet.’ 5 “But they paid no attention and went off—one to his field, another to his business.

27. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
V4 “Then he sent some more servants and said, ... Come to the wedding banquet.’ 5 “But they paid no attention and went off—one to his field, another to his business.

28. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
- distractions removes our focus from God
V4 “Then he sent some more servants and said, ... Come to the wedding banquet.’ 5 “But they paid no attention and went off—one to his field, another to his business.

29. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
- distractions removes our focus from God
- some distractions are not bad
V4 “Then he sent some more servants and said, ... Come to the wedding banquet.’ 5 “But they paid no attention and went off—one to his field, another to his business.

30. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
- distractions removes our focus from God
- some distractions are not bad, until we make it our only one focus
V4 “Then he sent some more servants and said, ... Come to the wedding banquet.’ 5 “But they paid no attention and went off—one to his field, another to his business.

31. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
- distractions removes our focus from God
- some distractions are not bad, until we make it our only one focus
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

32. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
- distractions removes our focus from God
- some distractions are not bad, until we make it our only one focus
Find rest from all distractions
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

33. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

34. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
V8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9 So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’

35. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
V8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9 So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’

36. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
Street corners = outcasts and unwanted
V8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9 So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’

37. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
Street corners = outcasts and unwanted
prostitutes, lepers, sick and poor
V8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9 So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’

38. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
Street corners = outcasts and unwanted
prostitutes, lepers, sick and poor
Grace=receive something we don’t deserve
V8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9 So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’

39. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
Gospel bless us with what we don’t deserve
V8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9 So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’

40. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
Gospel bless us with what we don’t deserve
Gospel does not discriminate
V8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9 So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’

41. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
Gospel bless us with what we don’t deserve
Gospel does not discriminate
Qumran community
V8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9 So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’

42. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
Gospel bless us with what we don’t deserve
Gospel does not discriminate
Qumran community-excluded outcasts
V8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9 So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’

43. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
Gospel does not discriminate
Qumran community-excluded outcasts
Gospel includes them
V8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9 So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’

44. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
V8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9 So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’

45. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
V11 “But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes.

46. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
We must come, willing to change
V11 “But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes.

47. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
We must come, willing to change
13 ...‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ 14 “For many are invited, but few are chosen.”

48. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
We must come, willing to change
We must be transformed
13 ...‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ 14 “For many are invited, but few are chosen.”

49. Matthew 22:1 – 14 God’s invitation An invitation to joy and happiness
Not free from distractions
The invitation of grace
We must come, willing to change
We must be transformed