The Tenants
The Tenants
A parable is a short story or metaphor, drawn from familiar cultural context and experience, and prompted by Jesus’ need to explain himself and his ministry. Each week this summer we'll explore one of Jesus' parables, asking what it is meant to teach us about Jesus and the Kingdom of God. In this week's parable, Jesus continues the vineyard metaphor to describe the privileged position that God’s people have had among the nations and the evil fruits these wicked tenants have produced. God in his kindness has sent the Son to call them to repentance, and amazingly it is through the Son’s murder that they and we will receive the Master’s mercy.
Community Discussion
Read Matthew 21:33-46. What do you notice?
What does this parable reveal about the Kingdom, the Master (God), and the Son (Jesus)?
Are there ways that you, like the tenants, have controlled the privileges, resources, and position that God has given you, rejecting God’s authority over your life?
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you identify the messengers in your life pointing you back to God. What are they asking you to turn from in order to take hold of the Kingdom?
Thank God for the specific ways he continues to patiently and persistently pursue you and the people in your life.
August 25, 2024 - Joel Adams