Matthew 22:1-14 Sermon Slides

1. The Wedding and the Guests Matthew 22:1-14

2. Introduction • Two Parables • Parable of the Wedding feast v. 1-10 • Parable of the misdressed guest v. 11-14 • They are blended together

3. Wedding feast • Church interpretation • Jesus is Son of God being married to the church • Rejection of Jesus

4. Wedding feast • 1st non-church interpretation • God is the King • The prophets are His servants • People rejected the prophet because of the message from God

5. Wedding feast • 2nd Non-church interpretation • Jesus is the King • His disciples are the messengers • It was a call to repentance that is rejected • It was the religious leaders who led the people astray

6. Culture • Weddings • Kiddusin • Nisu’in • Clothing was rare • Wore clean clothes for special occasions • Rarely changed clothes during the day (no privacy)

7. Enduo a. The 2nd parable – not dressed properly b. Enduomeans “dressed,” but also means “attitude or demeanor”

8. For us today a. What is your enduo when you come to worship? b. Why are you here? c. Do you have a positive attitude when you come to church?

9. Why come to Church? a. To praise God b. To be thankful to God c. To hear God’s word d. To learn about God through the word. [Last slide]