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In the parable of the wedding banquet, what does the man who isn't wearing wedding clothes represent?
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It was customary for wedding guests to be given garments to wear, refusal of these garments was an insult to the host. It symbolized to the host that the guest did not want to take part in the celebration or that he did not need the garments.
The wedding clothes picture the righteousness needed to enter God's kingdom-the total acceptance of God's eyes that Christ gives every believer. Christ has provided this garment of righteousness for everyone, but each person must choose to put it on in order to enter the King's banquet (eternal life).
The way I read it is that the man who is refused to wear the clothes represent those who reject Christ, yet still attempt to enter the King's banquet. Check out Psalm 132:16, Isaiah 61:10, and Zechariah 3:3-5
Chapter 22 Brings more judgment language by the use of parables and more attempted traps by the Pharisees and Sadducees
The Pharisees and Sadducees who did not like to associate with one another got together to try and stump Jesus by asking Him what is the greatest commandment. This chapter also finds the end of trying to stump Jesus. He had an amazing mind showing His deity!
In the parable of the wedding banquet, what does the man who isn't wearing wedding clothes represent?
ReplyDeleteIt was customary for wedding guests to be given garments to wear, refusal of these garments was an insult to the host. It symbolized to the host that the guest did not want to take part in the celebration or that he did not need the garments.
ReplyDeleteThe wedding clothes picture the righteousness needed to enter God's kingdom-the total acceptance of God's eyes that Christ gives every believer. Christ has provided this garment of righteousness for everyone, but each person must choose to put it on in order to enter the King's banquet (eternal life).
The way I read it is that the man who is refused to wear the clothes represent those who reject Christ, yet still attempt to enter the King's banquet. Check out Psalm 132:16, Isaiah 61:10, and Zechariah 3:3-5