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Lesson 13 : The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers

Lesson 13 : The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers. The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers: The Background. Told during last week of Jesus’ life, a time of tremendous controversy with Jews

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Lesson 13 : The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers

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  1. Lesson 13: The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers

  2. The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers:The Background Told during last week of Jesus’ life, a time of tremendous controversy with Jews Hostility to put Jesus to death was intensifying—now, more than before, Jesus was presenting Himself as the Messiah The chief priests & elders had questioned His authority Jesus exposed their insincerity with the Parable of the Two Sons Now, in this parable, He histories the rebellious Jewish nation, their rejection of the Messiah and the consequences thereof. Mt. 21:33-45; Mk. 12:1-12; Lk. 20:9-19

  3. The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers:The Narrative A landowner planted a vineyard, set it in order, leased it to vinedressers, then he went into a far country (a familiar scene) The landowner was God, the Father The vineyard represents “the special advantages and opportunities which were given to the people as the chosen seed” (cf. v. 43) The vineyard was prepared fully: Hedge – separated from pagan neighbors (Num. 23:9) and by the law of Moses (Eph. 2:14-15) Tower – symbol of protection & comfort (cf. Isa. 5:4) Mt. 21:33-45; Mk. 12:1-12; Lk. 20:9-19

  4. The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers:The Narrative A landowner planted a vineyard, set it in order, leased it to vinedressers, then he went into a far country (a familiar scene) The vinedressers/husbandmen represent the Jewish nation more fully, and their leaders (the priests and elders) more specifically (cf. v. 45) The far country reflects God letting His people make their own decisions, perhaps also a representation of God no longer speaking “face to face” with Israel from the death of Moses to the time of Christ (cf. Deut. 34:9-10) Mt. 21:33-45; Mk. 12:1-12; Lk. 20:9-19

  5. The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers:The Narrative Vintage-time (harvest season) drew near, the landowner sent his servants to collect the fruit, but they were beaten, stoned and killed Harvest season denoted the state of ripeness that was expected of the Hebrew people Law of Moses was given to reveal sin (Rom. 3:20; 7:7) The Jews should have learned they were unable to justify themselves by that law (Gal. 3:10-11) Their hearts should have been longing for the fulfillment of the prophets’ message (cf. 1 Pe. 1:10-11) Mt. 21:33-45; Mk. 12:1-12; Lk. 20:9-19

  6. The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers:The Narrative Vintage-time (harvest season) drew near, the landowner sent his servants to collect the fruit, but they were beaten, stoned and killed The servants were the OT prophets who were shamelessly persecuted by many of the Jews Israel rejected many prophets (cf. 2 Chr. 36:15-16) Jesus paralleled persecution of old with persecution from wicked Jews in His day (cf. Mt. 5:12; 23:37) The sustained efforts of God to collect His fruits is a commentary on His compassionate patience with man Mt. 21:33-45; Mk. 12:1-12; Lk. 20:9-19

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