The Vineyard Owner
Series: The Gospel Can't Be Contained
January 16, 2022
Frank Foreman
Jesus often spoke in parables to teach those who were open to learning and growing. In this week's message we focus on a parable that had such a clear meaning that the religious leaders that opposed Him became infuriated with Him because the implications cast a light on their motives and intentions. ---------- So what application does this parable have for us today? How can we learn from this teaching to mature in our own faith? Perhaps there are lessons to be learned about our obedience and submission to the authority of our Heavenly Father and His Son, our Savior.
Episode Notes
Big Idea: The religious leaders’ desire to kill Jesus and His understanding of His coming death come together in this compelling story.
1st Corinthians 1:18, For the Word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Acts 2:23, …this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.
1. The Parable: Jesus drew them in with a dramatic and unforgettable story.
(Journal) Mark 12:1-9
Matthew 21:41, They said to Him, “He will put those wretches to a miserable death and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons.”
2. The Interpretation: Jesus shocked them with graphic representations.
(Journal) Mark 12:10-11
Matthew 21:43-44, Therefore I tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits. And the one who falls on this Stone will be broken to pieces; and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him.
3. The Response: Jesus enraged the leaders with unhidden truths.
(Journal) Mark 12:12
Matthew 27:22-23, Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said, “Let Him be crucified!” And he said, “Why? What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the more, “Let Him be crucified!”
24-25, So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this Man's blood; see to it yourselves.” And all the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!”
1st Peter 2:6-8, For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a Stone, a Cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame.” So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The Stone that the builders rejected has become the Cornerstone,” and “A Stone of stumbling, and a Rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the Word, as they were destined to do.
Next Step: Accept Jesus through obedience and submission.
Acts 2:37-38, Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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