Matthew 22-24

Parable of the Wedding Feast

[8] "Then he said to his slaves, 'The wedding is ready, but those who were called were not worthy. [Mat 22:8 LSB]

[46] Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, "It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first. Since you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. [Act 13:46 LSB]

[10] "And those slaves went out into the streets and gathered together all they found, both evil and good; and the wedding hall was filled with dinner guests. [Mat 22:10 LSB]

[14] "For many are called, but few [are] chosen." [Mat 22:14 LSB] 

[13] "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. [14] "For the gate is narrow and the way is constricted that leads to life, and there are few who find it. [Mat 7:13-14 LSB]

 

Taxes to Caesar

The Sadducees and the Resurrection

[30] "For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. [Mat 22:30 LSB]

The Foremost Commandment

[36] "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" [37] And He said to him, "'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' [38] "This is the great and foremost commandment. [39] "And the second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' [Mat 22:36-39 LSB]

[40] "On these two commandments hang the whole Law and the Prophets." [Mat 22:40 LSB]

[12] "Therefore, in all things, whatever you want people to do for you, so do for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. [Mat 7:12 LSB]

[16] "The Law and the Prophets were until John; since that time the good news of the kingdom of God is proclaimed, and everyone is forcing his way into it. [Luk 16:16 LSB]

[15] And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets the synagogue officials sent to them, saying, "Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it." [Act 13:15 LSB]

[21] But now apart from the Law [the] righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, [Rom 3:21 LSB]

 

The Scribes and Pharisees Denounced

[11] "But the greatest among you shall be your servant. [12] "And whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted. [Mat 23:11-12 LSB]

Woes to the Scribes and Pharisees

Lament over Jerusalem

Signs of Christ’s Return

[13] "But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved. [14] "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be proclaimed in the whole world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. [Mat 24:13-14 LSB]

Abomination of Desolation and the Tribulation

[15] "Therefore when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), [16] then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. [Mat 24:15-16 LSB]

The Coming of the Son of Man

[29] "But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the POWERS OF THE HEAVENS will be shaken. [30] "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. [31] "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other. [Mat 24:29-31 LSB]

[13] "I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, And He came up to the Ancient of Days And came near before Him. [14] "And to Him was given dominion, Glory, and a kingdom, That all the peoples, nations, and [men of every] tongue Might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion Which will not be taken away; And His kingdom is one Which will not be destroyed. [Dan 7:13-14 LSB]

The Parable of the Fig Tree

[34] "Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. [Mat 24:34 LSB]

Be Ready for His Coming

[42] "Therefore stay awake, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. [Mat 24:42 LSB]

[45] "Who then is the faithful and prudent slave whom his master put in charge of his household to give them their food at the proper time? [46] "Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes. [Mat 24:45-46 LSB]