Matthew 22 - Audio Bible (NASB) with Scrolling Text

In Matthew Chapter 22, Jesus continues teaching through parables and responds to challenges from religious leaders. He begins with the Parable of the Wedding Feast, where a king invites guests to his son's wedding banquet, but many refuse to come, and some mistreat his servants. The king then invites anyone found on the streets, emphasizing that many are called, but few are chosen. The Pharisees and Herodians attempt to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar, but He skillfully replies, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." The Sadducees, who deny the resurrection, pose a hypothetical question about marriage in the resurrection, and Jesus corrects them, explaining that there is no marriage in the resurrection and affirming the reality of the resurrection. A Pharisee lawyer asks Jesus which commandment is the greatest, and Jesus summarizes the Law with two commandments: love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus then questions the Pharisees about the Messiah's identity, pointing out that the Messiah is both David's son and Lord, which leaves them unable to respond. This chapter highlights Jesus' wisdom in teaching, His authority in theological matters, and the centrality of love in God's commandments.