An Unbelievable Invitation
Robert Dawson
Matthew 22:1-14
When Katie Hosking decided to break up with her fiancé, it was only 12 days before the wedding. Along with her parents, Katie had reserved a country club for the reception. With 150 invited guests, the cost was $6,200. Club policy required 60 days notice for any cancellation, meaning the Hoskings were required to pay the full amount.
The family decided to have a party anyway. In place of wedding guests, Katie and her parents invited the residents of the Interfaith Family Shelter to a country club banquet. More than 50 close family friends joined 40 homeless people, and together they danced and feasted on baron of beef, salmon, shrimp cocktail, fettuccine, and fruit. Strawberry shortcake replaced wedding cake. Afterwards they packed up the leftover food and sent it back to the shelter. It was enough to feed the homeless for several more days.
When it was over, the almost-bride, Katie, said, ''We had so much fun!'' Kenneth Peterson, Omak, Washington; source: The Wenatchee World (6-29-05) (AP story) | posted 8/01/2005
Today I want us to look at another wedding story with a twist, one that Jesus Himself told. As all of Jesus' stories this one is packed with meaning, not just for those who heard it then but those of us who hear it today as well. The truth we find in this passage is of eternal significance.
MATTHEW 22.1-14
This story really packs a punch and it sends the self-righteous religious leaders staggering. This parable, which is the last in a series of three, sets in motion a series of events where the Jewish leaders seek to entrap Jesus so they would have cause to put Him to death.
In this parable Jesus tells us the story of a wedding feast. Weddings in those days, like ours, were intended to be festive, joyful and celebratory events. A lot of time, effort, energy, planning and financial resources were poured into the weddings of Jesus' day.
- Weddings in those days were not ...
Robert Dawson
Matthew 22:1-14
When Katie Hosking decided to break up with her fiancé, it was only 12 days before the wedding. Along with her parents, Katie had reserved a country club for the reception. With 150 invited guests, the cost was $6,200. Club policy required 60 days notice for any cancellation, meaning the Hoskings were required to pay the full amount.
The family decided to have a party anyway. In place of wedding guests, Katie and her parents invited the residents of the Interfaith Family Shelter to a country club banquet. More than 50 close family friends joined 40 homeless people, and together they danced and feasted on baron of beef, salmon, shrimp cocktail, fettuccine, and fruit. Strawberry shortcake replaced wedding cake. Afterwards they packed up the leftover food and sent it back to the shelter. It was enough to feed the homeless for several more days.
When it was over, the almost-bride, Katie, said, ''We had so much fun!'' Kenneth Peterson, Omak, Washington; source: The Wenatchee World (6-29-05) (AP story) | posted 8/01/2005
Today I want us to look at another wedding story with a twist, one that Jesus Himself told. As all of Jesus' stories this one is packed with meaning, not just for those who heard it then but those of us who hear it today as well. The truth we find in this passage is of eternal significance.
MATTHEW 22.1-14
This story really packs a punch and it sends the self-righteous religious leaders staggering. This parable, which is the last in a series of three, sets in motion a series of events where the Jewish leaders seek to entrap Jesus so they would have cause to put Him to death.
In this parable Jesus tells us the story of a wedding feast. Weddings in those days, like ours, were intended to be festive, joyful and celebratory events. A lot of time, effort, energy, planning and financial resources were poured into the weddings of Jesus' day.
- Weddings in those days were not ...
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