The King’s Invitation
A Kingdom Offered, Rejected, and Renewed – Text: Matthew 21:33–46; Matthew 22:1–14 Introduction In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells two parables back-to-back. These are not random stories or disconnected illustrations. They are prophetic. Together, they form a single unfolding message about the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 21, Jesus speaks of a vineyard — pointing to His first coming. The Son is sent, rejected,…
