Lesson 22, Q11~Q12

FIFTH DAY: Read Matthew 22:1-14.

Q11. (Challenge) Read Revelation 19:7.

a. What is the invitation to the wedding banquet?

Jesus is the wedding of the lamb. The banquet invitation is sent to people by God to reconcile with Him, so we can re-enter the kingdom of heaven.

b. How have the king’s servants been mistreated? Think of examples from the Bible, history or the world today.

God’s ministers have been ignored, persecuted or even martyred.

c. To what historical event does verse 7 possibly refer? 

Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. 

The New Jerusalem, the Bride of the Lamb. Revelation 21:2-9

The old Jerusalem destroyed in 79 AD when the Roman army captured Jerusalem and destroyed the temple is the beginning of the New Jerusalem’s coming.

d. Who are the people who filled the wedding hall?

Everyone who response to God’s calling.

e. What are the wedding clothes the guests must wear? (Read Isaiah 61:10; Philippians 3:9; and 2 Corinthians 5:21.)

The guests must wear the garments of salvation and a robe of righteousness, which is through faith in Christ so in him we might become the righteousness of God.

f. What is the result for anyone who refuses the invitation or lacks the wedding clothes?

They will be weeping and gnashing of teeth in the darkness.

Q12.

a. Read Luke 14:15-24. What similar excuses do people make today?

We are always busy in everything at home or at work. Being busy is still an often-used excuse today. People also use their family opposition as an excuse not to obey God’s calling. If we pray God to help us better organize our life schedule I think we will always find time to worship God and read God’s words.

b. What warning do you receive from Luke 14:23-24?

The people who are called by God but reject Him will never get a taste of God’s banquet.

c. (Personal) Read Isaiah 64:6 and Romans 3:21-24. Are you prepared to attend the wedding banquet? Give reasons for your answer.

Yes, I wear the robes of salvation of Jesus. I keep myself close to God by study God’s word. I try not to depend on myself when I am weak, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving in Jesus. I am not worthy to be saved of my own, but in Jesus.

d. How would you explain Matthew 22:14?

I think fairly all the people are welcome to join God’s family by believing in Jesus. However, the chosen people are few to have the eternal life because it’s not our choice but from the calling of the Holy Spirit. Only the chosen one can trust and obey in Jesus totally.