Title: The King's Great Feast
Page 1: Osh, Ish, and XL were sitting with Jesus. "What are you teaching about today?" asked Osh.
Page 2: Jesus said, "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son." [Matthew 22:2]
Page 3: Ish, who loved parties, asked, "What kind of food did he have?"
Page 4: Jesus continued, "The king sent his servants to call those who had been invited, but they refused to come." [Matthew 22:3]
Page 5: "Why wouldn't they come if they were invited?" Osh wondered out loud.
Page 6: "That's not very nice," Ish agreed. "A wedding is a happy time."
Page 7: Jesus said that the king was angry and sent his army to destroy those who refused and burn their city. [Matthew 22: 6-7] “Then he sent his servants to go out into the streets and gather everyone they could find." [Matthew 22: 9-10]
Page 8: The king's servants brought all kinds of people, both good and bad, and the wedding hall was filled with guests. [Matthew 22:10]
Page 9: "But," Jesus said, "when the king came in to see his guests, he noticed a man who was not wearing wedding clothes." [Matthew 22:11]
Page 10: "Why wasn't he dressed for the party?" Ish asked. "It's important to wear your best clothes to a wedding."
Page 11: The king had the guest without proper attire thrown out. [Matthew 22:13] Jesus then told Osh and Ish, "For many are invited, but few are chosen.” [Matthew 22:14]
Page 12: XL explained that Jesus was using this parable to teach about God's invitation to be part of His kingdom.


Osh and Ish and the King's Great Feast

Osh, Ish, and XL sitting with Jesus in a serene outdoor setting, with Jesus smiling warmly.

Osh, Ish, and XL were sitting with Jesus. "What are you teaching about today?" asked Osh. Jesus smiled and said, "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son." Ish, who loved parties, asked, "What kind of food did he have?"

The King's Invitation

Osh with wide eyes, looking surprised and curious.

Jesus continued, "The king sent his servants to call those who had been invited, but they refused to come." Osh's eyes widened. "Why wouldn't they come if they were invited?" Ish nodded and added, "That's not very nice. A wedding is a happy time."

The Banquet

Jesus speaking with a calm expression, with Osh and Ish listening intently.

Jesus said that the king was angry and sent his army to destroy those who refused and burn their city. "Then he sent his servants to go out into the streets and gather everyone they could find." Osh and Ish listened intently. They wondered what would happen next.

The King's Anger

Osh clapping his hands with joy, a festive background behind him.

The king's servants brought all kinds of people, both good and bad, and the wedding hall was filled with guests. Osh clapped his hands. "That's great! Now the party can start!" Ish smiled and said, "I bet it's going to be a wonderful celebration."

Gathering Guests

Ish gasping with a surprised expression, with a banquet hall in the background.

But," Jesus said, "when the king came in to see his guests, he noticed a man who was not wearing wedding clothes." Ish gasped. "Why wasn't he dressed for the party?" Osh shook his head. "It's important to wear your best clothes to a wedding."

The Unprepared Guest

Osh looking thoughtful, with a castle-like building in the background.

The king had the guest without proper attire thrown out. Osh and Ish looked at each other in surprise. "That seems harsh," Osh said. Jesus then told them, "For many are invited, but few are chosen."

The King's Decision

XL explaining with a gentle expression, with Osh and Ish listening attentively.

XL explained that Jesus was using this parable to teach about God's invitation to be part of His kingdom. "It's important to be ready and accept the invitation," she said. Osh and Ish nodded. They understood the lesson.

The Lesson

Osh and Ish sitting together, discussing with thoughtful expressions.

Later that day, Osh and Ish talked about the story. "I want to be ready for God's invitation," Osh said. Ish agreed. "Me too! We should always be prepared."

Reflecting on the Story

Ish talking animatedly to a group of friends, with a park setting in the background.

Osh and Ish decided to share the story with their friends. "It's a very important lesson," Ish said. Their friends listened carefully. They all wanted to be ready for God's invitation too.

Sharing the Lesson

Osh suggesting ideas with a smile, with a group of friends around him.

Osh, Ish, and their friends talked about how they could be ready. "We can be kind and help others," Osh suggested. Ish nodded. "And we can pray and learn more about God."

A New Understanding

Osh helping a friend with a kind expression, with a sunny day in the background.

From that day on, Osh, Ish, and their friends tried to live by the lesson they learned. They helped each other and were kind to everyone. They felt happy knowing they were preparing for God's invitation.

Living the Lesson

Ish imagining a grand feast with a dreamy expression, with a festive background.

One day, they all imagined what the great feast would be like. "It will be the best party ever," Ish said. Osh agreed. "And we will all be there, ready and happy." They smiled, knowing they were on the right path.