The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

I. The Invitation Was Gracious but Ignored
(Matthew 22:1-7)
A. The King sends his servants to those already
invited (Matthew 22:3)
B. The King repeats the invitation with urgency
(Matthew 22:4-6)
C. The King responds with righteous judgment
(Matthew 22:7)

II. The Guest List Was Expanded, But Expectations
Remained (Matthew 22:8-10)
A. The invitation is extended to everyone
(Matthew 22:9)
B. The banquet hall fills with a mixed crowd
(Matthew 22:10)

III. The Unprepared Guest
A. The King inspects his guests (Matthew 22:11)
B. The guest is found unworthy (Matthew 22:12)
C. The unprepared are cast out (Matthew 22:13-14)