Matthew 22:1-14
I. The Rejection Of The Gracious Invitation – Vss. 1-7
. Three invitations – two responses
. Busy Indifference (preoccupied) – Vs. 5
. . Luke 14:18-20
. . Violent hostility – Vs. 6
II. The Widening Of The Gracious Invitation – Vss. 8-10
. The fourth invitation – Vs. 8 – to the church
. . Luke 14:21, Acts 1:8
III. The Intruder Into The Gracious Invitation – Vss. 11-14
. An Opportunity to respond
. . Must come on God’s terms – clothed in Christ’s righteousness