MATTHEW 22
3 Outlines
Matthew 22:1-14
THE WEDDING
This parable tells of
the great wedding feast.
God will hold the
"Marriage Supper of Lamb in Heaven". Revelation 19:7,9
We are told in this
parable of three groups of guests.
THE ONES THAT WON'T COME
- Vss. 1-7
They are invited. Vss.
2-3
They make excuse. Vss.
4-5
Some persecute the
messengers. Vs. 6
They will be judged. Vs.
7
THE ONES THAT WILL COME
- Vss. 8-10
The King commanded that
all be invited to the wedding.
The offer of free
salvation is to be presented to the whole world and "whosoever will may come". Mark
THE ONES THAT WRONGFULLY
COME - Vss. 11-14
There are those who want
to come to Heaven but insist on coming in their own righteousness.
They try to earn their
way to Heaven.
This won't work.
Salvation is "by grace through faith". Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5
***************************************************************************
Matthew 22:15-22
YOU CANT FOOL JESUS!
A DECEITFUL TRAP Vss. 15-17
A DISCERNING TEACHER Vs. 18
A DEFINITIVE ANSWER Vss. 19-21
A DEFEATED FOE Vs. 22
***************************************************************************
Matthew 22:15-33
THE ANSWER MAN
The Jewish leadership was trying to find ways to entangle
Jesus in his talk, so they would have reason to accuse Him. But Jesus is the "Answer Man", who
as God, has an answer for every question.
JESUS ANSWERS THE PHARISEES
EVIL PLOT Vss. 14-17
EXCEPTIONAL PERCEPTION Vs. 18
EXPLICIT PROCLAMATION Vss. 19-22
JESUS ANSWERS THE SADUCEES Vss. 23-33
(They didn't believe in the resurrection so they were
"sad you see:")
RIDICULOUS PROPOSAL Vss. 23-28
REASONS FOR ERROR Vs. 29
RIGHT EXPLANATION Vss. 30-33