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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Roy Salazar from Richland Hills, TX. Thank you for standing with us throughout Project 23. You're helping bring God's Word to life—one chapter at a time. This one's for you. Our text today is Mark 12:1-12: And he began to speak to them in parables. “A man planted a vineyard and put a fence around it and dug a pit for the winepress and built a tower, and leased it to tenants and went into another country. When the season came, he sent a servant to the tenants to get from them some of the fruit of the vineyard. And they took him and beat him and sent him away empty-handed. Again he sent to them another servant, and they struck him on the head and treated him shamefully. And he sent another, and him they killed. And so with many others: some they beat, and some they killed. He had still one other, a beloved son. Finally he sent him to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.' But those tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.' And they took him and killed him and threw him out of the vineyard. What will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the tenants and give the vineyard to others. Have you not read this Scripture: “‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?” And they were seeking to arrest him but feared the people, for they perceived that he had told the parable against them. So they left him and went away. — Mark 12:1-12 Jesus tells a parable—but it's not entertainment. It's a confrontation. A vineyard. A landowner. Servants. A beloved son. Each one represents something. Or someone. It's a story with layers, but one message cuts through. This story exposes the hearts of everyone listening. It exposed the religious leaders. They knew it was about them. It exposes the history of Israel, rejecting the prophets, and then the Messiah. But it also exposes us. Because we are the tenants, too. We like the blessings of the vineyard. We enjoy the freedom, the opportunities, and the fruit. But when the Owner shows up asking for a return—when the Son comes to claim what's his—something in us resists. We don't want to hand over control. We don't want accountability. We want ownership without obedience. This story reveals what's always been true: Rejection of Jesus doesn't start with violence. It starts with self-preservation. This story isn't about a land and time from long ago. It's about what Jesus finds when he steps into your heartland. Does he find surrender? Or resistance? Worship? Or entitlement? It's easy to think this is about “those” who rejected him. However, this is a story that exposes all of us, the subtle ways we push Jesus aside because we want to stay in control. So, will your life be built on him, or broken apart by resisting him? Because you can't just admire the Son. You must answer to him. You can't keep enjoying the fruit of God's goodness while ignoring the Owner's voice. Jesus is coming to inspect the vineyard. He will ask for fruit. And when he does, he won't settle for excuses. He'll be looking for surrender. So be honest today. Have you truly given him everything? Or are you just leasing space in your heart, while living like it's still yours? He's not just the cornerstone. He's the Owner. And one day, he's coming back to collect what belongs to him. #HeartCheck, #Mark12, #JesusIsLord ASK THIS: What part of this parable speaks directly to your life right now? What are you tempted to claim as “yours” that actually belongs to God? Why do we resist the authority of Jesus when we love the benefits of his kingdom? How would your life look different if you lived like Jesus truly owned it? DO THIS: Ask Jesus to search your heart. Where are you resisting his authority while enjoying his blessings? PRAY THIS: Jesus, you are the rightful owner of everything in my life. Expose the places I've closed off to you—and give me the courage to surrender them. Amen. PLAY THIS: "I Surrender."
In Mark 12:1–12, Jesus tells the Parable of the Tenants, a powerful story about God's relentless grace, Israel's rejection of his messengers, and the coming judgment. With Old Testament echoes and deep symbolism, Jesus exposes the religious leaders' hard hearts and points to himself as the rejected Son and the true Cornerstone, and is both a warning and an invitation to respond to the gospel. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
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Welcome to Wellspring Church!Who is the Kingdom of God for? This week, Pastor Katie Gayle brings us to Matthew 21 and the Parable of the Tenants to explore Jesus' provocative answer.As Jesus nears the cross, his final teachings zero in on authority—his own authority as King, and how people respond to it. Through this parable and its surrounding context, we discover a clear call: the Kingdom of God is not inherited by position or appearance, but received through surrender and lived out in fruitfulness.
Gordon Rackley teaches on The Parable of the Tenants from Mark 12:1-12
Sermon - Matt. 21:33-46 "The Parable of the Tenants"
A new MP3 sermon from Christ Church Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Parable of the Tenants Subtitle: Knowing Jesus Speaker: Dr. Jon D. Payne Broadcaster: Christ Church Presbyterian Event: Sunday - PM Date: 5/25/2025 Bible: Mark 12:1-12 Length: 26 min.
197 197 - Parable of the Tenants 5-18-25 by Mike Hurtgen
The twenty-seventh in a series of sermons on the Gospel of Mark. Speaker: Seth Wachtel
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March 23, 2025 - Brian Mashburn
Sunday Sermon by Kevin Jensen — When confronted concerning the question of his authority to change the status quo at the temple, Jesus responded with the parable of the tenants. This parable speaks of stewardship: primarily the stewardship of the Jewish leaders as the caretakers of God's temple and God's people, but also our stewardship of the church today and our stewardship of our lives and all God has given us. Text: Mark 11:27 to 12:12
Corey Viss Guest Preacher for February 9, 2025 Scripture: Mark 12:1-12
In this sermon we consider Jesus' parable of the tenants. This allegory is a history of Israel and their rejection of Christ, God's beloved Son. It demonstrates the absurdity of rejecting Jesus and calls us to see God as gracious, faithful, patient, and just. The modern church must learn from ancient Israel and most importantly, see and embrace Christ as heir of all things.
Parable of the Tenants by The Covenant Church - Shreveport/Bossier
This is Thea Macdonald looking at Matthew 21: 33-46 from our 7pm service on Sunday 13 October 2024. This is part of our series looking at the "Stories of the Kingdom". For copyright reasons we excluded a short video Thea used in her talk, you can watch it here.
This is Eilidh Proudfoot looking at Matthew 21: 33-46 from our 12pm service on Sunday 13 October 2024. This is part of our series looking at the "Stories of the Kingdom".
God has provided all that we need in this life. But what does he really ask of us? What does it mean to have him as King of our life? What does it mean to be a good tree producing kingdom fruit? Join us this Sunday as we explore the Allegorical Parable of the Tenants. Sermon Outline:I. Gods vineyard a. The tenants b.The son c. The consequenceII. God's Plan a. Christs rejection b. God's inclusion c. God's fruit1. How have you desired God's “vineyard” (protection and provision) but rejected offering his “fruit”?2. What is the fruit God desires in our lives? What might that look like in our relationships?3. Is there an area of your life you have been unwilling to offer your spiritual fruit to him? Examples (change of job, relationships, sinful habits, something you are to start doing, something you are to stop doing). See also Galatians 5:22-23 4. Discuss among yourselves how we are saved ONLY by grace yet expected to have fruit (works) in our life. (“We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves us will never be alone. It will always be accompanied by good works.)
July 21, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Title: "The Warning of the Parable of the Tenants" Text: Mark 11:27-12:12 Sermon Points: 1) Beware of fear of man. 2) Beware of rejecting the authority of the Messiah. 3) Beware of rejecting the salvation of God, the Cornerstone.
The Parable of the TenantsSeries: Parables of Jesus Preacher: Zack PurvisSunday MorningDate: 7th July 2024Passage: Matthew 21:33-46
Ricky Massengale, lead pastor of CrossLife Fort Smith, preaches on the parable of the tenants from Matthew's Gospel. In this passage Jesus is establishing Himself as the Messiah, the Son of God, and clarifying that He is the Cornerstone on Whom God will build His Kingdom, which will be for all nations and not the Jewish nation alone.
Having challenged the religious authorities' understanding of authority and righteousness, Jesus continues His discourse, vividly illustrating the consequences of spiritual pride and the invitation to humble repentance. After exposing the hypocrisy of the religious leaders in Matthew 21:23-32, Jesus presents another parable in Matthew 21:33-46 of judgment and grace. This parable moves beyond individual repentance to confront the implications of Israel's rejection of God's messengers and their impending rejection of the Messiah Himself, encapsulating profound lessons about divine judgment and the unexpected inclusivity of God's Kingdom.
Jesus tells a parable about a vineyard owner whose tenants mistreat and kill his servants and son, symbolizing the rejection of God's messengers and the impending judgment upon those who reject Jesus.
We are a Spirit-filled Church and we are committed to a lifestyle of sacrificial love that brings genuine heart transformation to the generations in our midst. We are passionate about reaching the Lowcountry with the gospel of Jesus.
Mark 11:27-12:12
Pastor Margaret Ferguson - Resurrection Chattanooga - 3/24/24 He Set His Face to Go to Jerusalem - Lent 2024 At Resurrection, we are cultivating a community of people who, through grace and practice, are learning from Jesus how to live. In a culture that is constantly searching for direction and meaning, we find our purpose in the life, death, and resurrection of a person – Jesus Christ. This foundation guides our lives, influences our behavior, shapes our goals, dictates how we treat those around us, and provides the meaning for life that we all so desperately seek. Our aim is to commune with Him, imitate Him, know Him, love Him, and make Him known. We desire to be a home for the prodigal, an authentic people — humble, generous, and unified.
The Life-Altering Parables of Jesus - Part 6 | In this episode of the Gary Wilkerson Podcast, Gary Wilkerson and Joshua West explore the Parable of the Tenants from Matthew 21, unpacking its messages about lordship, judgment, and the Kingdom of God. They discuss the metaphor of Jesus as the cornerstone, emphasizing its relevance to personal faith and the call to produce spiritual fruit. This discussion invites listeners to reflect deeply on their spiritual journey and the transformative power of accepting Christ's lordship.View the show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp268c
SLIDESHOW:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gyhi_40ekQw3KCwms4kDRQJt3EfPjkQPmIn59DTf5ps/edit?usp=sharing
Today BibleWorm reads Mark 12:1-17. Jesus is in Jerusalem, in the last week of his life, when he pulls upon Isaiah's well-known image of Israel as a vineyard to offer another parable - one in which those sent on behalf of the landowner are rejected over and over again by the proverbial management. What does it mean in this context to say that the one that was rejected will be the cornerstone - or does he mean foundation stone? And how does all of this tie into Jesus's famously clever instruction to pay to the emperor the things that are his, and to God the things that are God's? Oh – and we also announce our summer series!
In this sermon, we read Matthew 21:33-46 – the Parable of the Tenants. We learn that God has something to say about current world events through the Bible. And, we are reminded of our need to view current events through a biblical worldview.
In this sermon, we read Matthew 21:33-46 – the Parable of the Tenants. We learn that God has something to say about current world events through the Bible. And, we are reminded of our need to view current events through a biblical worldview.
In this sermon, we read Matthew 21:33-46 – the Parable of the Tenants. We learn that God has something to say about current world events through the Bible. And, we are reminded of our need to view current events through a biblical worldview.
Luther Seminary Professors Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker look at Narrative Lectionary readings for March 3, 2024 (Parable of the Tenants; Taxes to Caesar). If you are interested in reading the commentary on Mark 12:1-12 [13-17] written by Cláudio Carvalhaes, we encourage you to go to our website, https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/parable-of-the-tenants-or-taxes-to-caesar-2/commentary-on-mark-121-12-13-17-3 We hope to see you there! This episode aired on Saturday, February 24, 2024. #conversation #commentaryvideo #parables #narrativelectionary #narrativelectionarypodcast #podcast #kathrysnschifferdecker #joyjmoore #rolfjacobson #ilovetotellthestory #workingpreacher #lutherseminary Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ayEifjEZlKc
Gary VillaMark Series 11:27-12:12Feb 18, 2024
Series Title: Mark, The "Show Me" Gospel Scripture Passage: Mark 12:1-12 Stream Date: Feb 4, 2024
by Bo Ties | From the Series: Receiving the King | Scripture: Mark 12:1-27 Download Audio
'The Ministry of Jesus' Sermon Series
The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 21: The Parable of the Two Sons & Parable of the Tenants by Shawn Ozbun
When the chief priests and Pharisees opposed Jesus and challenged His authority, Christ gave them a crushing parable. Today, R.C. Sproul continues his expositional series in the gospel of Luke, warning of the grave danger that comes with rejecting the Son of God. Get R.C. Sproul's Expositional Commentary on the Gospel of Luke for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/2103/luke-commentary Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.