This parable contains an invitation to the greatest ever wedding celebration there will ever be! This is a wedding that joins God the Son with his Bride the global Church. All of this is put on by the Father out of love for his beloved Son.
Yet, there are warnings against those that reject this invitation. Firstly, there is warning against those who reject the invitation because they hate Gods servants and the message they carry. Secondly, there is a warning against those who do not pay attention to God, because they are distracted by the things of life including work & family. For, the consequences of not accepting this invitation are very serious, and will end in eternal separation from a loving God.
For those that accept this invitation through putting their faith in the Son & accepting this gift of grace this will be a great celebration! As we do this, we join with God in his mission, going far and wide inviting people to this amazing celebration. This is done by proclaiming these glorious, life transforming truths. We are also encouraged to live our lives following the Father’s example seeking to bring glory to the Son.
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