Matthew 22:1-14

Jesus tells this last parable which implies what will happen to those who hate Him and kill His prophets. In this parable He speaks of the marriage of the King’s son and His armies that will come to destroy the wicked. All are invited to the wedding feast but those who will not receive His “garments” are rejected.

Matthew 21:33-46

Vinedressers and The Cornerstone

Jesus tells another parable which compares the religious leaders to the wicked vinedressers who kill the master’s son. Jesus compares himself to the chief cornerstone and the church is to align with His standards. He also foretells of coming judgement.

Matthew 21:23-34

The chief priest and elders challenge Jesus’ authority. He challenges their integrity and tells the parable of the two sons. In this story, Jesus is comparing the religious leaders to the disobedient son.

Matthew 21:12-23

Jesus wreaks havoc upon the profiteers of the temple and because of their hypocrisy. The chief priests are unable to tolerate Jesus’s praises that are sung by the children. He then curses the fig tree, a picture of Israel, but promises that the prayer of the disciples will be answered.