In Genesis 11:19; Luke 14:15-24; John1:1-18; Mark13;Rev.17-20?

In the parable of the excuses, the people who were invited to a great banquet actually intended to be present, but they wanted to be asked again before they would say "yes". what happened to them, and how does this link with John's vision?What light does John1:1-18 throw on the vision of the rider on the white horse?