Theme: Captures the juxtaposition of rejection and subsequent joy at the wedding feast.
Musical Character: Starts somber and reflective, transitioning to a joyful, expansive theme.
Lyrics Inspiration: Drawn from the king's invitation, symbolizing God's call to humanity.
Theme: Focuses on Jesus' cunning response to the Pharisees' question about taxes.
Musical Character: A tense motif transitioning into a clear, resolute melody.
Lyrics Inspiration: "Render to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's."
Theme: Centers on Jesus' teaching about the resurrection to the Sadducees.
Musical Character: Moves from questioning uncertainty to luminous assurance.
Lyrics Inspiration: Inspired by Jesus’ clarification of the living nature of God.
Theme: Explores Jesus' answer on the greatest commandment, emphasizing love.
Musical Character: A heartfelt melody growing in intensity to highlight love's centrality.
Lyrics Inspiration: Based on Jesus' declaration of love as the foundational commandment.
Theme: Addresses the Messiah's lineage, revealing Pharisees' misunderstanding.
Musical Character: Contemplative, building towards a moment of realization.
Lyrics Inspiration: Draws from Jesus' quoting of Psalm 110.
Theme: Reflects on the message of invitation, wisdom, and love.
Musical Character: A harmonious blend of earlier themes, celebrating divine wisdom and love.
Lyrics Inspiration: A synthesis of the parables and teachings, highlighting God’s kingdom's universal call.