Vinedressers and The Cornerstone

Jesus tells another parable which compares the religious leaders to the wicked vinedressers who kill the master’s son. Jesus compares himself to the chief cornerstone and the church is to align with His standards . He also foretells of coming judgement.

The chief priest and elders challenge Jesus’ authority. He challenges their integrity and tells the parable of the two sons. In this story, Jesus is comparing the religious leaders to the disobedient son.

Jesus wreaks havoc upon the profiteers of the temple and because of their hypocrisy. The chief priests are unable to tolerate Jesus’s praises that are sung by the children. He then curses the fig tree, a picture of Israel, but promises that the prayer of the disciples will be answered.

The Triumphal Entry

Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a colt fulfilling prophesy and with hardness of heart and spiritual blindness the Jews miss their day of visitation.

With the weight of the coming crucifixion and death upon Him, Jesus must deal with the selfish ambition of the disciples and then with great compassion He heals the blind.

The Laborers

In this parable we are reminded that the Lord is good and we can trust Him to reward all of His laborers to a much greater degree than their skills are worth. He also communicates the urgency of bringing in the harvest.

Marriage and Divorce (Part 2)

For the believer the expectation is that marriage is to be a life commitment. The one exception is in the case of sexual immorality.  Marriage and bringing little children to Christ should be priories in the life of His followers.

Forgiveness

While not everyone can receive forgiveness, the disciples of Christ are commanded to offer forgiveness to those who sinned against them, even until Christ’s kingdom comes.

Marriage and Divorce – Part 1

The Pharisees hope to test Jesus by questioning His authority on Divorce. Jesus instructs them on the sanctity of marriage and intent of marriage which God had ordained from the beginning.

The Rich Young Ruler

The rich young ruler is admirable in all ways, but mistakenly believes that the kingdom can be earned. His covetousness and idol keeps him from following The One who is good. It is only His followers who will inherit eternal life.