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Trinity 20 – Matthew 22:1-14

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit             Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a wedding feast. The king sends out servants to call those who were invited to the … Continue reading

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What About the Wedding Garment? – Matthew 22:12

One of the tricky parts of the Gospel for Trinity 20 is the wedding garment. It’s easy to preach “many are called” in the first half of our blessed Lord’s parable. How do you preach “few are chosen” without sounding … Continue reading

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Johann Gerhard on Trinity 20 – Matthew 22:1-14

It is not amiss to understand this wedding as the spiritual union of the Church and each and every believing soul with Christ…. Nonetheless, since the call of the Christian Church is presented to us in the words of the … Continue reading

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Powerful Luther Quote for Trinity 20

When either in conscience or on Judgment Day such roguish Christians are addressed in this way (Matthew 22:12), then, says the Lord, they will have nary a word to answer; they will be unable to offer any excuse. For what … Continue reading

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Trinity 20 Outlines

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