The Called and Chosen Ones (Matthew 22:1-14)

Main Point: The called and chosen ones accept God’s invitation to receive Jesus as Lord and Saviour and put on the garments of Christian character and behaviour.

Introduction

1. Those who heard God’s invitation but “paid no attention (v5)” brought judgement upon themselves (vv1-7)
2. God invites the “bad and good” into His kingdom (vv8-10)
3. The called and chosen responds to God’s grace by putting on Christlike garment (vv11-14)
   1. Righteous deeds (Revelations 19:6-8)
   2. Christlike character and behaviour (Ephesians 4:20-24, Colossians 3:5-14)

Reflection: What are the “old garments” I need to put off, and what are the “new garments” I need to put on in my Christians life today?