Matthew 22
Parable of The Wedding Party
This parable is not to be confused with the parable of the great supper (Luke 14:16-24). The period described here must be after Jesus’ resurrection and ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Father is still inviting the people of Israel to come, despite what they did to His Son. The king …
Political & Doctrinal Questions
The Lord’s enemies were smarting from the series of parables Jesus had given. They decided to try to trap Him through a series of “loaded” questions (v. 15). The Herodians (v. 16) were a party that favored the dynasty of Herod and stood with Rome. They were non-religious and didnāt get along …
Ethical Question About Davidās Son
When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they asked Him an ethical question about the Law (vv. 34-35). They said, “Master which is the great commandment in the lawā (v. 36)? This was not a new question for the scribes and Pharisees as they had been debating …