Parables
He used parables to teach analogies or a comparison of something earthly with a heavenly meaning.
Jesus
The wedding feast parable is compared to this.
The Gospel
Joseph Smith Translation of Matt 22:14 adds this adjustment.
...wherefore all do not have on the wedding garment.
Each of us has this built in.
Personality
Self-evaluation can sometimes be what?
Hard
In this parable, five were prepared and five were not.
Ten virgins
Many invited by the king did not come to the wedding.
Jews
The wedding garment refers to what?
Righteousness and purity that comes through seeking Jesus Christ and his atonement.
These four "P" words can keep us distracted from eternal things.
Pleasure, Prosperity, Popularity, and Prominence
This Godhead member can help guide us to success.
Holy Ghost
In this parable, the employer hired people at 6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 noon, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
The Laborers in the Vineyard
The custom in those days was for the host of a wedding feast to provide what type of clothing?
Wedding Clothing
Who is chosen and how?
Anyone can be chosen – by choosing to make the Lord, the commandments, and the ordinances their proper priority.
These are worldly things we cannot take to heaven.
Possessions
What in my life is keeping me from greater blessings?
Analysis: S.W.O.T. (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats)
In this parable we are asked to love everyone, including our enemies.
The Good Samaritan
The unrobed guest was guilty of this?
Neglect, Disrespect, Rebelliousness
Proverbs 23:7 speaks of what human organ that determines if one is chosen?
The Heart
This word means, fame, celebrity, greatness, position, rank, prestige, importance.
Prominence
Are you ready for an honest answer from the Holy Ghost?
He is candid yet gentle and tells you just one doable thing at a time. Something that is within your reach. Not the whole complicated laundry list. Don’t hesitate! We can all handle one doable thing at a time.
In this parable, Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is open to everyone, not only Jews.
King's Wedding Feast
The guest wanted to attend the wedding for this purpose.
The honor of attending the wedding feast, for glory.
A man's desires direct three elements.
Thoughts, Priorities, and Actions.
This sin has many faces.
Pride
Implementing what we learn from the Holy Ghost will help us to be...
Chosen