1. Matthew Chapter 22:1-15 ARE YOU DRESSED RIGHT FOR THE WEDDING? I.INTRODUCTION A.“THE REJECTION OF THE RELIGIOUS”.

2. 1. The Priests asked Him the question: a) Matthew 21:23 b) Jesus put them in a “double-bind”. (1) Matthew 21:25 (a) Matthew 21:25b-27 (i) They didn’t answer. c) He told 2 parables.

3. 2.Matthew 21:46 a) Their desire to see Jesus dead. (1) Their desire isn’t Life that is in Jesus? (2) Chapter 22 - another parable. II.Matthew 22:1-2

4. A.“Again” – shows Jesus addressing the same group. 1.“The kingdom of heaven” is not heaven. a) Compared to another parable. 2.The King = God The Father.

5. III.Matthew 22:3-6 A.Marriage supper of the Lamb – Jesus! 1.Mark 4:19 2.Luke 18:22-23 a) “Examples” of the hearts of the people.

6. b) Many OT prophets were killed! (1) A party and this first group paid no attention. IV.Matthew 22:7-8 A.At the time Jesus was speaking prophetically.

7. 1.The Roman army, in AD 70, destroyed the city a) The wedding is ready. V.Matthew 22:9-10 A.The invitation goes out once again!

8. VI.Matthew 22:11-12 A.Invitation went to EVERYONE. 1. Qualification - the “wedding clothes.” a) A man not dressed properly has no excuse!

9. (1)Any place that puts this into perspective? (a) Romans 3:20-23 (i) All kinds of people there! (a) NO ONE not clothed in grace! VII.Matthew 22:13-14

10. A.Final penalty for rejecting Jesus. 1.Many are invited few will choose to go! VIII.CONCLUSION A.Matthew 22:15

11. 1.This is nothing new. a) They come to entrap Jesus! b) A man doesn’t have to be guilty to be killed. (1) We either fall on the Rock or the Rock falls on us!