The Banquet (22:1-14)

The Gospel According to Matthew
Jesus for President (Part 58: The Wedding Banquet)

1. God invites us to a time of celebration!
- A kings son! Rev. 19:6-9, bride metaphor

2. We may begin the celebration immediately!
- Future came into present (John 3:29, Matt 9:14-15)

3. An invitation from a King is like a command
- Cultural faux pax

4. Accepting the invitation takes more than words
- Takes more than verbal acceptance (Matt 7:24-27, 21:28-32)

5. Many reject the invitation

~ Some are self-employed (me stuff)

~ Some are pre-occupied (new stuff)

~ Some are already-taken (more important stuff)

6. Many accept the invitation

7. God wants the celebration to be crowded!
- Luke 14:22-23

8. All guests must abide by the dress code
- Warning for Gentiles to not make the same mistake
- Rev. 19:8