1. Spreading the Word Matthew 21-22:14 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

2. OutlineOutline MatthewMatthew I. The Revelation of the King (1– 10) II. The Rebellion Against the King (11–13) III. The Preparations of the King (14–20) IV. The Cross of the King (21–27) V. The Resurrection of the King (28) VI. The King’s Assignment (28:16– 20)

3. Missing, Rejecting Christ

4. I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. Romans 9:1-5

5. For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, who are Israelites Romans 9:1-5

6. to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises; of whom are the fathers Romans 9:1-5

7. and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, the eternally blessed God. Amen. Romans 9:1-5

8. Missing, Rejecting Christ Triumphal Entry (21:1-11) Triumphal Entry (21:1-11) 3 Signs of Israel’s Rejection Temple Cleansed (21:12-7) Temple Cleansed (21:12-7) Fig Tree Cursed (21:18-22) Fig Tree Cursed (21:18-22) Two Sons (21:28-32) Two Sons (21:28-32) 3 Parables of Israel’s Rejection Vineyard leased (21:33-46) Vineyard leased (21:33-46) Marriage Feast (22:1-14) Marriage Feast (22:1-14) Issue of Authority (21:23-27) Issue of Authority (21:23-27) (Want King, Not Cross) (Taken God’s gifts for Self) (Fruitless Response) (Not about truth) (Not words, but Obedience) (Not submissive) (Rejecting Invitation)