Daily Bible Reading - September 2020 God's Life-Giving Word of Wisdomعينة

September 16 Introduction Jesus compares the Kingdom of heaven to a wedding feast. Because the invited guests ignore the invitation, the king instructs his servants to gather people from the streets and bring them to the wedding hall. Today’s reading concludes with the Pharisees seeking to trap Jesus by asking him about paying taxes. Scripture Reading Matthew 22:1-22 Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 22:9 [The king said:] ‘Now go to the main streets and invite to the feast as many people as you find.’ Reflect In the parable of the wedding feast, who is the king? Who is the son? What is your understanding of this parable? Verses 11-13 mention a guest who was not properly attired, an indication that the guest failed to honor the king and is an offense similar to those who ignored the king’s invitation. In what ways do you honor God? This parable may call to mind the description of the wedding feast of the Lamb, as described in Revelation 19:5-10; Revelation 19:9 says, “Happy are those who have been invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.” When Jesus challenges the Pharisees who seek to trap him (verses 15-22), what does he mean when he says “pay to God what belongs to God”? How does this statement imply loyalty and honor to God? Pray Lord God, there are times when I may fail to honor you and act in ways that are not in accord with your will. Thank you for reaching out to me in love and inviting me to your feast. Teach me to honor you and to reach out to others in love, for the sake of your Kingdom. Amen. Prayer Concern Banquet caterers Tomorrow’s Reading Matthew 22:23-46: Conflict between the religious leaders and Jesus intensifies.