Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen: Understanding the King’s Invitation (Matthew 22:1–14)
When Jesus says, “Many are called, but few are chosen” (Matthew 22:14), He isn’t giving us a puzzle to overcomplicate. He’s warning us—and inviting us—to think seriously about how we respond to God’s call. The parable of the wedding feast gives us the context we need. The King, the Wedding, and the First Guests Text: Matthew 22:1–14 Jesus compares the Kingdom of heaven to a king who prepares a wedding for his son. Two important details show up right away: “The kingdom of heaven is like a...
