OUTLINE
Parable 1: Matthew 22:1–14 The Parable of the Wedding Guests
I. Context
A. Context in Jesus’ ministry (Matthew 21:45–46)
B. Context in teaching (Matthew 22:1–3a)
II. Crisis 1
A. Those invited would not come (22:3b)
B. King sends other servants
C. King responds
D. Servants gathered all they found, bad and good;
wedding hall was filled
III. Crisis 2
A. King saw a man with no wedding clothes
B. King inquires: How did you get in without wedding garment?
C. Man was speechless
D. King responds:
i. bind, cast into outer darkness
ii. weeping and gnashing of teeth
IV. Conclusion
A. Jesus’ conclusion: Many are called; few are chosen
B. Pharisees response: plot to entangle
V. Challenge
A. What is your response to the call of Christ?
B. What is your confidence to enter God’s kingdom?

Parable 2: Matthew 25:1–13 The Parable of the Waiting Virgins
I. Context
A. Context in Jesus’ ministry
B Context in parable: waiting for a wedding—
ten virgins await the bridegroom
II. Cry to Come
A. Readiness revealed; all trimmed their lamps
i. Foolish unprepared
ii. Wise ready
B. Bridegroom comes
i. those ready went in to feast
ii. door was shut
III. Coming Too Late
A. Foolish: Open to us
B. Bridegroom: I do not know you
IV. Conclusion: Watch, therefore
V. Challenge: As you wait for the King’s return, are you living in readiness?