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Many people receive an invitation to the kingdom. But God only choses a few who faithfully obey Jesus.
In this parable, Israel had often rejected God’s message in the past. In the same way, Israel rejected the Messiah and faced judgment. In Israel’s place, God raised up the church (Matthew 16:17–19; 21:43). God also expects the church to live in righteousness (Romans 11:11–24).
Three parables expose the guilt of those who rejected the Messiah and lost their special status as God's chosen people. God now considers only those who accept Jesus as the Messiah as his people.
This section focuses on how Jewish leaders challenged the authority of Jesus. Each time, the wisdom of Jesus revealed their lack of spiritual understanding. These debates also revealed the status of Jesus as the Messiah and the consequences of rejecting him. Sadly, the leaders became more resistant with each encounter and plotted to kill Jesus (Matthew 21:23, 46; 22:15–17, 23, 34, 41).
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Banquet Crucifixion Elect, Election Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Marriage, Marriage Customs New Testament Canon
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Being Chosen Called by God Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Elected Chosen: General Scriptures Concerning Feasts: Figurative Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Arriage of the King's Son Jesus, the Christ: The Parable of the Marriage Banquet (In Jerusalem) Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a King Who Made a Marriage Feast for his Son Parables: Parables of Christ: Marriage-Feast Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Few Righteousness: Garment of Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wicked (People): Gospel Invitation To, Illustrated by the Parables of The Marriage Supper