Mat 21:28-32 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 21:28-22:14: 21:28–22:14 Three parables expose the guilt of those who had rejected the Messiah and forfeited their privilege as God’s chosen people. The new people of God are only those who embrace the Messiah. Summary for Matt 21:28-32: 21:28-32 This parable continues the point about John’s significance.

a21:28–22:14►

b21:28-32►

c21:29►

d8:21-22►

e21:32►

f3:15►

g5:20►

hProv 8:20►

i12:28►

‏ Matthew 21:28-32

Summary for Matt 21:28-22:14: 21:28–22:14 ^a Three parables expose the guilt of those who had rejected the Messiah and forfeited their privilege as God’s chosen people. The new people of God are only those who embrace the Messiah.
Summary for Matt 21:28-32: 21:28-32 ^b This parable continues the point about John’s significance.
21:29 ^c I won’t go: This response must have offended Jews who were taught to show outward respect for the authority of a father (see 8:21-22 ^d).
21:32 ^e The right way to live is in conformity to God’s will (3:15 ^f; 5:20 ^g; see also Prov 8:20 ^h; 12:28 ⁱ).