Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for April 9, 2017

“Responding to the Greatest Invitation” Matthew 22:1-14 Bible Study 04/09/17

This morning we will examine the third of three parables which Jesus directed to the religious establishment of the day during the closing days of His earthly ministry. The timeless nature of the Wedding Feast account reminds us of the Lord’s gracious invitation and the eternal consequences of our response to it.

I. Background

-last week of earthly ministry/Passover week
-sons/tenants/feast: verdict/sentence/execution

II. The King Hosts a Wedding Feast (1-2)

-Kingdom of Heaven connection
-in honor of His Son

III. The King Calls the Invited (3-7)

-would not come
-reject, rough up, rub out
-the King responds with judgment

IV. The King Invites Other Guests (8-13)

-as many as you find
-bad and good
-filled with guests
-the man without a garment (2 Kings 10:22; Isa. 61:10; Rom. 3:19; Psa. 51:17)
-judgment and warning
-understanding “…many are called, but few are chosen.” (Simeon: the “wheels of your watch”)

V. So What?

-Because Kingdom entrance hinges on Jesus, heed the command now to honor Him and hurry to clothe yourself in His provision.
-Honoring God means honoring His Son and appropriating His provision for you.
-“When He shall come with trumpet sound, Oh, may I then in Him be found; Dressed in His righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne.” (E. Mote)
-“Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness my beauty are, my glorious dress; Midst flaming worlds in these arrayed, with joy shall I lift up my head.” (N. von Zinzendorf)
-“O, for the wonderful love He has promised, promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon, pardon for you and for me.” (W. Thompson)