The Parable of the Vineyard Owner. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the farmers so that they might give him some fruit from the vineyard. What, then, will the owner of the vineyard do to them? If we reject Him, there is no further remedy. They did not have to plant it; the owner did that. It seems that the people living in the house were only tenants who had no right to allow the property to be destroyed while the cameras rolled. Jesus cites Psalm 118, from which the “Hosannas” of the multitude on Palm Sunday were taken, to show these wicked Jewish leaders that even if they kill the Messiah, God would reverse their sinful choice and make Him the chief cornerstone. Clearly, these wicked tenant farmers in the parable were not working for the owner, but for themselves. Any human owner would not have tolerated that. But in telling the story, Jesus brings out the vineyard owner’s “quandary” to show both the depth of God’s amazing love and the intractable wickedness of the human heart. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. 10 Now at [] vintage-time he sent a servant to the vinedressers, that they might give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. A few years ago, a family living in a beautiful home in West Palm Beach, Florida, told a film crew that it was okay to use the front lawn as a set for filming an episode of a TV show. Verse 18 means that if you pit yourself against the chief cornerstone, you will lose and He will win every time. Matt. Leah: The Woman No Man Loved But Every Woman Envied (Gen. 29:15-35), 1. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo... More, 1. But the renters beat one servant and killed another and stoned the third. Read terms of download. Those hired at five o'clock put in only one hour of work. 10 When the season came, he sent a slave to the tenants in order that they might give him his share of the produce of the vineyard; but the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. Little did they know—although they should have, since it was predicted in this psalm over 1,000 years before— that God would raise up His Son and install Him in the chief place of honor that He deserves. This church is not my church. 13 The owner of the vineyard said, ... [20:9–19] This parable about an absentee landlord and a tenant farmers’ revolt reflects the social and economic conditions of rural Palestine in the first century. They lost their place of privilege as God’s covenant nation. The issue was, “Who owns the vineyard?” They did not want to submit themselves to God’s rightful ownership. At harvest time... A. Download story: Parable of the vineyard tenants. 12 He sent still a third, and they wounded him and threw him out. After two times, anyone else would say, “That’s it! It was no surprise. The vineyard was leased while the vineyard owner went to another country for while. When the Sun Sets: Jacob Meets God (Gen. 27:41-28:22). Again, at this point the parable is not true to reality. But the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed. It’s personally gratifying to serve the Lord. But God sees it all, not just in one location at one time, but all over the world all the time. The depravity of the human heart is seen in those who would not only disregard the son, but kill him for their own selfish ends. When they heard this parable, Jesus’ audience would immediately have thought about Isaiah 5:1-7, where the prophet calls Israel God’s vineyard and warns that He would lay it waste because it produced only worthless grapes. The Parable of the Vineyard Owner. They didn’t kill the son because of mistaken identity, but precisely because they recognized who he was and they wanted his inheritance for themselves. God’s side will win in the end. He sent three different servants and each was beaten or wounded and sent away empty handed. This is the Greek oikodespotes which links this passage with the parable in 20:1-16 and Matthew is the only gospel which titles the owner of the vineyard as a ‘house master.’See the fuller discussion of oikodespotes in my comments on Matthew 20:1-16. His great patience and grace, seen in the many messengers He sends to us when we get off track should motivate us to bear fruit. Matthew 21:33-45, Mark 12:1-12, Luke 20:9-19. A vineyard owner paid a full day’s wages to a worker who had labored only two hours. 5:20). His offered wage of one denarius, a Roman’s soldier’s pay for a day, was generous indeed. Instead of reading the biblical text, I will tell the story in my own words. Jesus is showing us the unreasonable, illogical, supra-human patience of our gracious God. Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2000, All Rights Reserved. We’re either laboring for what we can get out of the vineyard or for what we can produce for the owner. I say it reverently, but as a businessman, the owner of the vineyard failed. A. Martin Luther once exclaimed, “If I were God and the world had treated me as it treated Him, I would kick the wretched thing to pieces!” We can all identify with his feelings! The Parable of the Tenants. Narrative Lectionary Text: Luke 20:9-19 He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, and leased it to tenants, and went to another country for a long time. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. It was told to the religious elders who disputed Jesus’ teachings and resented Him entering the temple. The reason for that automatic behavior is that there is a police car with a mannequin sitting behind the wheel just as you come over a hill heading into town. "Then the owner of the vineyard said, 'What shall I do? But the owner pays everyone a full days wage (a denarius). View slideshow Download image set Story Planner. “What Will the Owner of the Vineyard Do?” (Luke 20:9-20) In the Holy Gospel for today, from Luke 20, Jesus tells a parable. Jesus tells a parable to those plotting to kill Him. 'This is the heir,' they said. Either we submit to Him and serve Him or we will face His certain judgment. 9 Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and leased it to tenant farmers, and went on a journey for a long time [to another country]. It is not the elders’ church. If God has sovereignly ordained all things, how can He hold us accountable for sin. 9 He began to tell the people this parable: ‘A man planted a vineyard, and leased it to tenants, and went to another country for a long time. Under Jewish law, property not claimed by an heir within a specified time could be claimed by the first party to do so. He freely entrusted the vineyard to them and let them work it as they saw fit. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. A day of reckoning is coming! The parable is found in three gospels: Matthew 21:33-46, Mark 12:1-12 and Luke 20:9-19. Jesus told a parable of vineyard. Adobe PDF. “God demonstrates His own love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. He goes out of his way to make sure that everyone knows that all are paid the same in spite of the different number of hours work… Some awful mistakes can happen when those who are tenants begin acting as if they were owners. What are some “messengers” God uses to get our attention? Far beyond any human expectations, God patiently sent prophet after prophet to warn His people to turn from their sins. All of this is fine as long as you remember that it’s His vineyard and that all that you do is for Him. Surely they will respect his son, even if they have not respected all of his servants. Finally. (C) 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. Luke 20:9-19 New International Version (NIV) The Parable of the Tenants 9 He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. To get the context of what is happening, we need to look at Matthew 21:18. He owns the vineyard and the main thing is for His servants to bear fruit for Him. Then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. 17 Jesus looked directly at them and asked, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: “‘The stone the builders rejected    has become the cornerstone’[a]? Did you notice how Luke records the cleansing of the temple because it is important to the story of chapter 20? If we wrongly start thinking that we own the vineyard, the stone will fall on us and scatter us like dust. These guys have had more than a fair chance!” But this owner sends yet another, whom they wounded and cast out. They were servants, but He is the beloved Son. Every first time visitor to the town of Twin Lakes, Colorado hits the brakes when he first drives into town. When Jesus taught the parable of the vinedressers, He was in the Temple. They deal with rape, assault, murder, child abuse, and every other kind of crime. Finally, he sent his son, whom they killed so that they could gain the inheritance (vv. Read terms of download. 10 When the season came, he sent a slave to the tenants in order that they might give him his share of the produce of the vineyard; but the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. Parable of the tenants of a vineyard Matthew 21:33-45 , Mark 12:1-12 , Luke 20:9-19 Jesus tells a parable about the wicked tenants of a vineyard who murder the owner's son. They knew that He was predicting God’s judgment if they continued their course of action. The vineyard owner had his property rented and went out on a journey. They argue, “We live here; it’s our house now.” No one making that claim would stand a chance in a court of law. 9 o And he began to tell the people this parable: “ A man planted p a vineyard and q let it out to tenants and r went into another country for a long while. God determined before the foundation of the world that Christ would die, yet those who wickedly condemned and crucified Jesus in accord with God’s sovereign plan are responsible (Acts 2:23; 4:27-28). This is the last opportunity. Mark 12:1–12 also Matt. “What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? Luke 20:9-19 New International Version (NIV) The Parable of the Tenants. 9 He began to tell the people this parable: ‘A man planted a vineyard, and leased it to tenants, and went to another country for a long time. As Paul points out, we should not boast, but fear, or God could remove us and use some other group to fulfill His purpose (Rom. He had yet one, a beloved son, “beloved” added to … However, there are additions in the others; hence, it is wise to study all three accounts so as to achieve the greatest understanding. At the harvest time he sent a slave to the vine-growers, so that they would give him some of the produce of the vine-yard; but the vine-growers beat him and sent him away empty-handed." The Authority of Jesus Questioned. But even though they kill His Son, He will triumph by becoming the chief cornerstone. When The Sun Finally Rises: Wrestling With The Past (Gen. 32:22-32), 2. It’s the Parable of the Tenants, also called the Parable of the Vineyard. Finally, he sent his son; but because he was the heir, the tenants killed the son so they could have his inheritance. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. The Parable of the Vineyard Owner 9 Then He began to tell the people this parable: "A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and went away for a long time. At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. He is uniquely God’s Son, of the same substance with the Father, one with Him and intimately related to Him in a way that no one else is. He wants us to bear the fruit of Christ-like lives so that the hungry people who do not know Him will taste and see that the Lord is good. The Parable of the Wicked Tenants. God’s great patience in His dealings with us should motivate us to live accountably to Him, bearing fruit with our lives. Parable of the Vineyard Owner (Matthew 20) | Story If you want the teachers page then please click on the image for the pdf. (The word can also mean “capstone.” It’s difficult to determine which is intended.) But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. 20. 1Then He began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it,dug a place forthe wine vat and built a tower. From 1977-1992 he was the pastor of Lake Gregory Community Church in Crestline, California. It goes like this. When the son showed up the tenant farmers assumed that the owner was dead. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, Updated Edition © The Lockman Foundation, Related Topics: Character of God, Discipleship, Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, 1992 through his retirement in December, 2018. “What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? God expects fruit from His people. A man was renting a vineyard and winery there. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 4:3 ratio 16:9 widescreen. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. The irony is, we always find the most pleasure when we live to bear fruit for Christ, not when we live for ourselves. We would misunderstand the parable if we thought of these tenant farmers as poor sharecroppers who were being abused by a demanding owner. I will send my beloved son; perhaps they will respect him” (20:13). 13–15). Yet they persisted in seeking a way to seize Him. Henry Martin. That fact should motivate us to keep on bearing fruit in His vineyard, no matter how difficult it may be or how much opposition we face. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. it appears simply as the next (final) step in common course. 20:9–19 pp— Mt 21:33–46; Mk 12:1–12. Some of His enemies, including chief priests, scribes, and elders, were present (Luke 20:1; Matthew 21:23), as well as anyone else (“the people—Luke 20:9) at the Temple who stopped to hear the Master Teacher. (See Matthew 21:33-46 and Mark 12:1-12 for the parallel accounts of the parable.) His great love, seen in His sending His beloved Son, should motivate us to live accountably before Him. 9 He went on to tell the people this parable: "A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. The sending of the son is the last resort. Parallel Mark 12: 1-12; Luke 20: 9-19. 9 Now† he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard,† leased it to tenant farmers, and went away for a long time. Have you ever thought about all the crud that God sees in this evil world every day? 13–15). Verses 15, 16. The Parable of the Wicked Tenants. As a result, they rejected Jesus’ rightful place as the owner of the vineyard. 21:33–44; Mark 12:1–11. The owner of a vineyard sent three servants to gain fruit from his vineyard (Luke 20:10–12). Choose the file type and the file format: PowerPoint. We miss the point if we think that this parable was given to pagans. 33 “Listen to another parable. Note also Jesus’ implicit claim here, that He stands apart from the other servants whom God had sent. When they moved into the promised land, instead of living separately from the pagan nations around them, they imitated their idolatry and immorality. The more valuable the property they occupy, the more responsibility they have to treat it carefully. all this makes … Son/Heir of the owner ….. Jesus Christ. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. He should have thrown out these lousy tenant farmers after the first evidence of their rebellion. But the tenant farmers … beat each of the three. ‘Let’s kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’ 15 So they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. Luke 20:9-18 9 He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, and leased it to tenants, and went to another country for a long time. n 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. Contributed by Rev. They thought that it was their ministry. The Parable of the Vineyard Owner 9 Now # Mt 21:33–46; Mk 12:1–12 he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, # Is 5:1–7 leased it to tenant farmers, and went away for a long time. Before you realize that it is just a dummy, you hit your brakes because you think that you are accountable. They feared the multitude; they should have feared God. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. 21:33–46; Luke 20:9–19. He said, “What shall I do? At this point, the parable is not at all like real life. But they were afraid of the people.(I). How can we become more fruitful Christians? Answer: The Parable of the Vineyard appears in three of the gospels ( Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19 ), with Matthew’s account being the most complete. We have the joy of returning to our study of the gospel of Luke, this great inspired history of the life and ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ. He sent a second slave, who also was mistreated. If you keep going in that direction, He may come and remove you from your place of service in the vineyard. They were using it for their own selfish purposes. Contributed by Richard Gunther. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. the son is the only person left to send. 10 When the time came, he sent a servant 2 to the tenants, so that q they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. The parable reveals five things about God and those who profess to be His people: Why go to the bother of planting a vineyard if you don’t expect fruit? They simply entered into his vineyard, where they could work and make a sufficient living for themselves and their families. Ah, but thank God, He is not a hard-nosed businessman! It is not your church. He sends repeated messengers giving repeated warnings as a demonstration of His abundant patience and grace. The landowner – represents God. God always triumphs; those who oppose Him always lose. ... What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? Parable of the Vineyard Owner. When the time came, he sent a servant to the tenants, so that they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. 11:17-22). 2:1-4). He wanted to encourage His faithful servants who get beat up and thrown out of the vineyard to keep on being faithful. The owner of a vineyard hires day laborers at various times throughout the day. But the parable shows not only God’s great patience and love, but also His righteous judgment on those who reject His Son. The history of Israel reveals the tragic wickedness of the human heart. The parable answers the question that the leaders had just asked Jesus: “By what authority are you doing these things?” If God owns the vineyard and Jesus is the Son and rightful heir to it, then He is acting under God’s authority. The conduct of the husbandmen, the long patience of the owner of the vineyard, his last act in sending his beloved and only son, ? Both the Father and, as the next verse shows, Jesus the Son, knew that He would be rejected and killed. Second, He told it to warn those who wrongly think that they own the vineyard that they do not. Servants of the owner …… The prophets Rather, they were greatly privileged to be able to work in the owner’s vineyard. It goes like this: Some tenant farmers are supposed to take care of a vineyard for its owner, but instead they take over the vineyard for themselves. "But when the tenants saw him, they talked the matter over. The Parable of the Tenants. Our sin can never thwart the sovereign purposes of God. Adobe PDF. No people were as privileged by God as that covenant nation, and yet repeatedly they turned away from God. 10 When the time came, he sent a servant 2 to the tenants, so that q they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. We need to keep in mind that God is not a dummy—He’s real! 16 He will come and kill those tenants(E) and give the vineyard to others.”, When the people heard this, they said, “God forbid!”. The Jewish leaders have wrongfully usurped the authority of God, the rightful owner. But for these privileges, they owed him a certain amount of fruit. We have more leisure time than any other nation in history to pursue spiritual things. Apple Keynote. Today’s hero is The Vineyard Owner because he shows us the gift of Order Essential Teachers notes: Jesus was a storyteller and this powerful small story goes against the grain of so much that is taught to kids. Then slowly and gradually a few bubbles form on the bottom of the pot. All of us are either living for ourselves and our own gratification or we are living to bear fruit for the Lord Jesus Christ. The Parable of the Wicked Tenants. Yet in spite of this, God kept sending them, over and over again, as a demonstration of His abundant patience and grace. Luke 20:1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, He gives us the Bible, which we can read for ourselves. ‘This is the heir,’ they said. Jesus told a parable of vineyard. Luke 20:9-19 And he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while. Law enforcement officers see more of the seamy side of life than most of us. But if you start serving for what you get out of it and drift into thinking that it’s your ministry, you’ve just usurped the rightful place of the owner. He entrusted His people to leaders who, if they had been faithful, would have harvested a bumper crop. 9 And he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while. That thought prompts the people to exclaim, “May it never be!” It shocked them to think of such a terrible thing! Since God owns the vineyard, we must live accountably to Him. Do Christians need to fear God’s judgment? It is the Lord’s church. He sees not only the sins committed outwardly, but those in the hearts of every person. 9 He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard,(B) rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. 9 o And he began to tell the people this parable: “ A man planted p a vineyard and q let it out to tenants and r went into another country for a long while. While Moses was on the mountain receiving the Ten Commandments, Israel was in the valley below carousing in front of the golden calf. He realized how self-centered that was and agreed to take the class. (F), 18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed.”(G), 19 The teachers of the law and the chief priests looked for a way to arrest him(H) immediately, because they knew he had spoken this parable against them. The Father’s love is so great that He was willing to send His beloved Son after His servants had been so abused. - A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen. At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. 9 Then He began to tell the people this parable: e “ A certain man planted a vineyard, leased it to 2 vinedressers, and went into a far country for a long time. Luke 20:13 German Bible. The vineyard ……………. Israel should have been a light to the nations, pointing them to God, who so richly supplied their needs. A Jewish proverb put it, “If the stone falls on the pot, alas for the pot; if the pot falls on the stone, alas for the pot!” (Midrash Esther 3:6). God, who provided so abundantly for His vineyard, had every right to expect fruit. As the flame contacts the surface of the pot, nothing much happens at first. 13 “Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What shall I do? These men thought they could get rid of the owner’s son once and for all by killing him. The owner was not a greedy tyrant, who stood over them with a whip, driving them mercilessly. Even so, God had done everything to provide for Israel, His vineyard. He drove out the wicked nations and gave Palestine to His chosen people. Back your answer with Scripture. 9 He went on to tell the people this parable: “ A man planted a vineyard, m rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. Matthew 21:33-46, Mark 12:1-12, Luke 20:9-19. (Luke 20:9, 10, NASB) From here, the parable goes on to tell how the owner sent a second, then a … God graciously sends us health problems to show us that we are frail and dependent on Him; signs of aging—gray hair, loss of hair, loss of youthful strength, and the death of loved ones and friends, to remind us that the eternal is what matters. 14 “But when the tenants saw him, they talked the matter over. 2 Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the vinedressers, that he might receive some of the fruit of the … He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, … We who live in America are perhaps the most spiritually privileged people in all of history. While the front yard was being destroyed, the owner of the home was tipped off and called from New York, demanding to know what was happening to his house. 10 At harvest time he sent a slave to the farmers so that they might give him some fruit from the vineyard. He is far more patient than we can imagine. This was the way to explain how God has sent … So, at the proper time, the owner rightfully sent a servant to collect what the farmers owed him. Steam is starting to rise from the pot as Jesus turns up the heat big time in our story today. We have an almost endless supply of helpful, readily available spiritual resources. NT Gospels: Luke 20:13 The lord of the vineyard said 'What (Luke Lu Lk) Christian Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and … 10 At harvest time he sent a slave to the farmers so that they might give him some fruit from the vineyard. His righteous judgment on those who reject His Son and usurp ownership of the vineyard should motivate us to live accountably to Him. He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. Time and again they grumbled against God in the wilderness. Finally, he sent his son, whom they killed so that they could gain the inheritance (vv. 10 At harvest time he sent a slave to the farmers so that they might give him some fruit from the vineyard. (Luke 20:9,10, NASB) From here, the parable goes on to tell how the owner sent a second, then a third servant, but each was mistreated. Luke 20:9-19 “He went on to tell the people this parable: A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. You enjoy being used by God. Download story: Parable of the tenants of a vineyard . 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. In Mk. How can it be, that Thou, my God, shouldst die for me!”. In Mt. The owner has the right to receive rent and to have his property treated rightly. He protected them from fierce nations around them. All of these gracious messengers, given over and over again, remind us that eternity is near and we must give an account. 21:33–46; Luke 20:9–19 1 Then He began to speak to them in parables: “ A man planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a place for the wine vat and built a tower . But how did God treat this evil world? Surely they will respect him. But they wrongly thought that they owned the vineyard. “A man planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a pit for the wine press, and built a watchtower; then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. He’s the owner of the vineyard. Proud men take their stand against the Lord and His Christ, but God scoffs at them (Ps. At the temple. How many times I have been self-centered, living for my own aims, not to bear fruit for the Lord! Parable of the Vine-growers. But the disobedient nation ignored, mistreated, and even killed some of these faithful servants. 34 When the harvest time had come, he sent his slaves to the tenants to collect his produce. The Search Of The Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12), Christmas Searches: Expository Sermons For Christmas, 3. Luke 20:9-19 Commentary The Parable of the Tenants 9 He went on to tell the people this parable: "A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. On the Sunday that the sixth boy professed his faith in Christ, the pastor asked the teacher, “Has giving up golf on Sunday been worth it?” With tears in his eyes, the young man said, “My only regret is that I’ve waited so long to put others ahead of myself.” The joy that he found in teaching that class of 13 boys, six of whom he had personally led to Christ, far exceeded any pleasure that he had experienced on the golf course (in “Our Daily Bread,” Nov., 1983). Verses 9-19. In reality, God doesn’t wonder about what to do or about what will happen if He does it. But, how can we be motivated to live accountably to Him? Luke 20:13 Chinese Bible Luke 20:13 French Bible Luke 20:13 German Bible Alphabetical: beloved do him' I love my of owner perhaps respect said send shall son the Then they vineyard What whom will NT Gospels: Luke 20:13 The lord of the vineyard said 'What (Luke Lu Lk) Christian Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools God sends us preachers who proclaim the truth of His Word. The Parable of the Vineyard Owner 9 Then # Mt 21:33-46; Mk 12:1-12 He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, # Is 5:1-7 leased it to tenant farmers, and went away for a long time. It’s a great comfort to know that human sin can never thwart the sovereignty of God. This parable denotes God, who Jesus is, His purpose, and what He could foresee. 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