Dig Deeper
In Jesus’ Parable of the Great Banquet He warns
the ancient Israel of the consequence of their rejecting His invitation to the
kingdom and the subsequent invitation that was then to be extended to the
Gentiles. The same spiritual roadblocks that prevented Jesus’ hearers from
embracing the kingdom of God are often obstacles to the gospel in our day.
Read the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke
14:15-24. John 1:11 states, “He (Jesus) came to His own, and His own people did
not receive Him” (HCSB). How is Jesus’ parable a commentary on this verse?
Jesus frequently uses a celebratory banquet to illustrate
the gospel call. What insights about the invitation of Jesus do the following
Scripture provide?
Matthew 8:11--
Matthew 22:8-10--
Matthew 25:10--
Luke 13:29--
Luke 14:12-14; 15, 21-24--
Luke 15:22-24--
Revelation 19:9--
What prompted Jesus to tell this parable? (Luke
14:15, 12-14)
Who does the “certain man” in the parable
represent? (Luke 14:16)
Application
In Luke 14:23 the master instructs his servant to “Go
out” and “compel them to come in.” How does this command reflect Jesus’ commission
to His followers? (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; and 2 Corinthians 5:20) How is
the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this to your life?
Memorize This
2 Corinthians 5:20 We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God
were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be
reconciled to God. NIV
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