Matthew 22: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Matthew 22 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Jesus told the parable of the Wedding Feast, where a king invited guests to his son's marriage feast. Many ignored the invitation and mistreated the servants. The king then invited all he could find, filling the hall with guests (vv.

Key verse

“Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’
Matthew 22:37 (WEB)

Outline

Matthew 22:1–14 Parable of the Wedding Feast
Matthew 22:15–22 Question about Paying Taxes
Matthew 22:23–33 Question about the Resurrection
Matthew 22:34–40 The Greatest Commandment
Matthew 22:41–46 Jesus Questions the Pharisees

Discussion questions

In v6, why do the invited guests treat the king's servants shamefully?
What does Jesus mean by saying 'many are called, but few chosen' in v14?
Jesus’ response in v21: what does it mean to give to God what is God's?
In vv. 23-28, what assumption do the Sadducees make about the resurrection?
When have you felt like a guest without proper 'wedding clothing' in your life?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Matthew 22: Mark 12, Luke 10, Romans 13.

Before next time: read Matthew 23.