In Luke 20:9-18, Jesus tells the parable of the wicked tenants to illustrate the rejection of God’s authority by Israel’s leaders. The Master of the vineyard represents God the Father. However, the tenants—symbolizing Israel’s religious leaders—fail to honor Him. When the Master sends His Beloved Son, representing Jesus, the tenants mistreat and kill Him. The scribes and chief priests reject and ultimately kill Jesus, just as they mistreated God’s prophets before Him. Jesus warns that this rebellion will lead to judgment, with God giving His kingdom to others. He reinforces this truth by quoting Psalm 118:22, declaring that though He is rejected, He is the cornerstone upon which God’s kingdom is built. Those who oppose Him will face destruction, emphasizing the gravity of rejecting God’s authority.
The Master and His Vineyard
- The Master is God the Father (Isaiah 5:1-4)
- Jerusalem is His
- The temple is His
The Wicked Tenants
- The Wicked Tenets are the scribes and chief priests.
- They fail to produce fruit and mistreat the vineyard.
- They mistreated the messengers (prophets) sent by the Master.
The Beloved Son
- The Beloved Son is Jesus
- The scribes and chief priests do not respect Him
- The scribes and chief priests will kill Him
The Beloved Son
- The Beloved Son is Jesus
- The scribes and chief priests do not respect Him
- The scribes and chief priests will kill Him
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