Luke 14:16-24 Then said he to him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:… I. THE ELABORATE PREPARATION. Indicating the treasures of Divine wisdom, forethought, power, love, expended upon the work of redemption. II. MEN'S PREFERENCE OF OTHER THINGS — not things sinful in themselves, but worldly pursuits, occupation, s, pleasures — to the rich provision of the Divine bounty, and their consequent slighting of the Divine invitation. III. LOVE SLIGHTED TURNS TO INDIGNATION. IV. GOD'S PURPOSES ARE NOT FRUSTRATED BY THE DISOBEDIENCE AND UNTHANKFULNESS OF MAN. The house is filled. If one guest refuses to come, another is brought in to occupy his place. Drop your crown, and another man will lift it and place it on his brow. (Anon.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:WEB: But he said to him, "A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people. |
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