sf238 - The Parable Of The Landowner (Matthew 21 33-46)
Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12
Introduction
Background
Last Week of Jesus’ life on earth – Tuesday
On Sunday, there was celebration.
On Monday, there was confrontation.
Ø Cursed the fig tree – Judged unfruitful religion
Ø Cleansed the Temple – Judged unfaithful religion
Tuesday will be a day of confirmation
Ø He will confirm why He came
Context
The question of authority (Matthew 21:23-27)
The question of acceptance (Matthew 21:28-32)
Jesus points out the problem
They are living life on a road to nowhere.
Ø They are on a dead-end street.
They have religion without a relationship!!!
Jesus outlines the problem in a parable.
1A. We See God’s Goodness Expressed
1B. By His provision for us (12:1)
His preparation for us–“planted a vineyard”
James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above...
His protection of us – “a hedge around it”
Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress… my salvation, my stronghold.
His plan for us – “the wine vat”
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
His providence around us – “a tower”
Psalm 61:3 For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
2B. By His patience with us (12:2-4)
He is patient in his requirements on us – “some of the fruit” (12:2)
Psalm 24:1 The earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein.
He is patient in his response to us. (12:3-4)
Ø He blesses us even when we reject Him
Ø He waits for us even when we ignore Him.
3B. By His persistence in coming (12:5)
God does not give up easily
Numbers 14:18 'The LORD is longsuffering and abundant in mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression…'
God does not become offended easily
Psalm 103:8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.
2A. We See God’s Grace Extended
1B. Through the Son, God sent. (12:6)
Jesus is a unique man
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
John 14:9 … He who has seen Me has seen the Father…
Jesus has a unique ministry
Acts 4:12 "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
John 14:6
2B. Through the price, Jesus paid (12:7-8)
Jesus was misunderstood
John 1:11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
Jesus was mistreated (Isaiah 53:3-5)
Jesus was murdered (Isaiah 53:6-10)
3A. We See God’s Justice Experienced
1B. We are condemned by our sin (12:9)
Isaiah 64:6 But we are all like an unclean thing, And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away.
John 3:18 "He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
2B. We are judged by the Chief cornerstone (12:10)
Acts 4:10-12 "let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. 11 "This is the 'stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.' 12 "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
3B. We will be crushed in our sin (12:11)
Proverbs 13:15 …the way of the unfaithful is hard.
Numbers 32:23 "…be sure your sin will find you out.
Romans 6:23
Application
You must…
Repent of your sins
Has God’s Spirit shown you your sin and brought true repentance into you life? Have you turned away from your sin and turned toward God.
Transfer trust to Christ alone.
Has God brought true faith into your life? Have you turned from reliance on your self, and transferred all your hope of heaven to Christ alone?
Recognize the resurrected Christ as your Savior.
Eternal life comes by receiving the person of Christ.
John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God…
True faith involves receiving Jesus Christ as you Savior. Do you receive Him as your Savior?
Acknowledge Christ as your Lord
True faith results in acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord. Do you surrender complete control of your life to Him?
Romans 10:9
Publicly confess Christ and follow Him in believer’s baptism
Our Lord Jesus always calls for public commitment.
Matthew 10:32 “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.
Baptism is a means of public confession that identifies the believer with the three best known facts about our Lord Jesus Christ; His death, burial, and resurrection.
Are you willing to confess Him before others and follow Him in believer’s baptism?
Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12
1A. We See God’s ______________________ Expressed
1B. By His _________________________ for us (12:1)
His preparation for us–“planted a vineyard” (James 1:17)
His protection of us – “a hedge around it” (Psalm 18:2)
His __________ for us – “the wine vat” (Jeremiah 29:11)
His providence around us – “a tower” (Psalm 61:3)
2B. By His _____________________ with us (12:2-4)
He is patient in his requirements on us – “some of the fruit” (12:2; Psalm 24:1)
He is patient in his _______________ to us. (12:3-4)
3B. By His persistence in coming (12:5)
God does not give up easily (Numbers 14:18)
God does not become offended easily (Psalm 103:8)
2A. We See God’s ______________________ Extended
1B. Through the Son, God sent. (12:6)
Jesus is a _____________ man (John 3:16; John 14:9)
Jesus has a unique ministry (Acts 4:12; John 14:6)
2B. Through the price, Jesus paid (12:7-8)
Jesus was misunderstood (John 1:11)
Jesus was mistreated (Isaiah 53:3-5)
Jesus was murdered (Isaiah 53:6-10)
3A. We See God’s ____________________ Experienced
1B. We are _____________________ by our sin (12:9; Isaiah 64:6; John 3:18)
2B. We are judged by the Chief cornerstone (12:10; Acts 4:10-12)
3B. We will be _________________ in our sin (12:11)
Proverbs 13:15 …the way of the unfaithful is hard.
Numbers 32:23 "…be sure your sin will find you out.
Romans 6:23
