Matthew 22

 Scripture – Matthew 22

Observation – 

• Matthew 22:1-14 - The Parable of the wedding feast
• Matthew 22:1-3 - The first invitation refused
• Matthew 22:4-7 - The second invitation is refused and the king reacts.
• Matthew 22:8-10 - The third invitation.
• Matthew 22:11-14 - The man without a wedding garment.
• Matthew 22:15-22 - Question from the Pharisees.
• Matthew 22:15-17 - The Pharisees ask Jesus a question.
• Matthew 22:18-22 - Jesus answers: give to Caesar what is his, but give to God what belongs to God.
• Matthew 22:23-33 - Question from the Sadducees.'
• Matthew 22:23-28 - The Sadducees attempt to ridicule the idea of the resurrection.
• Matthew 22:29 - Jesus says: You don't know scripture or the power of God.
• Matthew 22:30-33 - Jesus answers: Resurrection life is different.
• Matthew 22:34-40 - Question from the scribe 
• Matthew 22:34-36 - Which is the greatest commandment?
• Matthew 22:37-40 - Jesus answers, loving God and loving neighbor
• Matthew 22:41-46 - Jesus asks a question
• Matthew 22:41-42a - Jesus asks about the lineage of the Messiah.
• Matthew 22:42b - The Pharisees identify the lineage of the Messiah.
• Matthew 22:43-45 - Jesus is not only David’s Son; He is also David’s Lord.
• Matthew 22:46 - Jesus’ enemies in retreat.

Application – Don't love with words. Love with actions.

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to love others not with my words. Help me to love others with my actions. Help me to do things rather than say I love you with my words. Amen.

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Summarize and apply – Jesus answers questions and stumps his enemies.