Jesus tells the parable of the wedding banquet, explaining that many who seem undeserving will accept God’s invitation to his kingdom, while some expected guests will be excluded because of their pride and rejection of his grace.

Jesus enters Jerusalem, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies, notably from Zechariah 9:9, as he rides humbly on a donkey, symbolizing peace.

These chapters address the serious issue of wealth and its potential to become a barrier to following Jesus. The story of the rich young ruler illustrates the struggle between earthly riches and eternal life.