The Great Invitation

SERIES: FELLOWSHIP OF THE SPIRIT’S SWORD

MESSAGE: The Great Invitation

TEXT: Matthew 22:1–14 (CSB)

DATE: May 21, 2023

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The great banquet. (Vv. 1–4)

   1. A great purpose. (V.2)

   2. A great cost. (V. 4)

   3. A gracious invitation. (Vv. 3–4)

2. A callous refusal. (Vv. 5–6)

   1. Some: Apathetic dismissal 

   2. Others: Angry hostility. 
      (Ps. 2:1; Matt. 21:34–39)

3. A righteous response. (Vv. 7–8)

   1. The King’s anger. 

   2. The King’s judgement. 
      (Rev. 6:15–17)

4. An expanded invitation. (Vv. 9–10)

1. “Invite everyone”

2. “Gather anyone” 
   (Matt. 11:28; Isa. 55:1)

5. An examination of guests. (Vv. 11–13)

6. A great kingdom truth. (V. 14)
   (Matt. 7:21–23)