In addition to the New International Version of the Bible (2011, Biblica), the following resources were used to help write this sermon: Myron S. Augsburger, Matthew in The Communicator’s Commentary, pp. 251-53; James Montgomery Boice, The Parables of Jesus, pp. 65-73; Joel Gregory, Come to the Banquet, gregoryministries.com; Douglas R.A. Hare, Matthew in the Interpretation Commentary, pp. William Hendriksen, The Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament Commentary, pp. 791-99; Simon J.  Kistemaker, The Parables, pp. 91-96.