1. Come to the wedding banquet (1-7)

The kingdom of heaven is like a wedding banquet. It is overflowing with happiness and joy. Jesus the Son is the Bridegroom. In this parable, the king sent word to the invited guests (the Jews) to come to the wedding banquet. But they were too busy with their own affairs, so they refused. The king was very angry. God is our King. His business must come first.

2. Go to the street corners (8-10)

The king sent his servants to go and invite everyone they could find. This is a parable of God's mission to the lost Gentile world. The servants did so, and the wedding hall was filled.

3. A man without a wedding garment (11-14)

The King provided wedding garments for everyone. When we come to the heavenly banquet, we must put off our own dirty clothes--our sin and self-righteousness--and put on the righteousness of Chris t.

Application: Lord, thank you for your invitation. Clothe me in Jesus' righteousness.
One Word: Wear the wedding clothes of Christ