Parable of the Vineyard/Tenants

The stone the builders rejected
    has become the cornerstone;
the Lord has done this,
    and it is marvelous in our eyes

Psalm 118:22,23

Opening

• Check in on every to see how everyone is
• What’s something that has made you very angry?

Sermon Recap

• Context:
  • Landowner: God
  • Vineyard: Israel
  • Tenants: People of Israel
  • Servants: Prophets
  • Owner’s son: Jesus
  • Other Tenants: Gentiles
• Self righteousness leads to lack of repentance
• God seeks the heart and not appearance

Discussion Questions

• What else happens in Matthew 21? (Context of this parable)
• What do we learn about God’s intention and character in this parable?
• In what areas of our lives have we continued to reject God’s mercy?
• God has given us the good news to produce fruit, how are we actively producing fruit?