Luke 14:16 Cross References

Luke 14:16

16: Jesus replied with this illustration: "A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations.

"The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son.
Many guests were invited, and when the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to notify everyone that it was time to come. But they all refused!
So he sent other servants to tell them, 'The feast has been prepared, and choice meats have been cooked. Everything is ready. Hurry!'
But the guests he had invited ignored them and went about their business, one to his farm, another to his store.
Others seized his messengers and treated them shamefully, even killing some of them.

In Jerusalem, the LORD Almighty will spread a wonderful feast for everyone around the world. It will be a delicious feast of good food, with clear, well-aged wine and choice beef.
In that day he will remove the cloud of gloom, the shadow of death that hangs over the earth.

I am here in my garden, my treasure, my bride! I gather my myrrh with my spices and eat my honeycomb with my honey. I drink my wine with my milk. Oh, lover and beloved, eat and drink! Yes, drink deeply of this love!

The people of Israel will become like mighty warriors, and their hearts will be happy as if by wine. Their children, too, will see it all and be glad; their hearts will rejoice in the LORD.

And then he told them, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere.
Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned.

Jesus replied with this illustration: "A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations.
When all was ready, he sent his servant around to notify the guests that it was time for them to come.
But they all began making excuses. One said he had just bought a field and wanted to inspect it, so he asked to be excused.
Another said he had just bought five pair of oxen and wanted to try them out.
Another had just been married, so he said he couldn't come.

The Spirit and the bride say, "Come." Let each one who hears them say, "Come." Let the thirsty ones come--anyone who wants to. Let them come and drink the water of life without charge.

"Look! Here I stand at the door and knock. If you hear me calling and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal as friends.

"Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink--even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk--it's all free!
Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen, and I will tell you where to get food that is good for the soul!
"Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, for the life of your soul is at stake. I am ready to make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the mercies and unfailing love that I promised to David.
He displayed my power by being my witness and a leader among the nations.
You also will command the nations, and they will come running to obey, because I, the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, have made you glorious."

They will come home and sing songs of joy on the heights of Jerusalem. They will be radiant because of the many gifts the LORD has given them--the good crops of wheat, wine, and oil, and the healthy flocks and herds. Their life will be like a watered garden, and all their sorrows will be gone.
The young women will dance for joy, and the men--old and young--will join in the celebration. I will turn their mourning into joy. I will comfort them and exchange their sorrow for rejoicing.
I will supply the priests with an abundance of offerings. I will satisfy my people with my bounty. I, the LORD, have spoken!"

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