Matthew 22:7
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In this verse from Matthew, Jesus tells a parable where a king gets angry when people refuse his invitation to a wedding feast and kills the invitees. The king then destroys those who refused and burns their city as punishment.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a big party for your best friend's birthday, but some of your friends say they don't want to come. You feel really sad about it. In this story, the king feels so upset that he sends his army to punish those who didn’t come to his party.
歴史的背景
Matthew wrote this parable in Greek around AD 80-90 for a Jewish-Christian audience. The story reflects the historical tension between Jewish leaders and Jesus' followers during the Roman occupation of Israel, where rejection had severe consequences.
今日への適用
Today, we can see this as a reminder about how serious it is to reject God's invitation to salvation. If someone consistently refuses God’s grace, there are spiritual consequences. Think about how you respond when given an opportunity to share your faith with others who might be resistant.