This weekend’s gospel parable takes place on the Tuesday of Holy Week, as Jesus prepares for his final encounter with the authorities who want to kill him. Confronted about his authority, Jesus tells this parable. A parable that reminds those listening - and us - that God is the true owner of the land, and that God prepared it for our use. We are tenants called to care for the land and vineyard provided.

Instead of respecting the relationship established by the owner, the tenants become angry at the idea that the owner would seek a share of the fruit and refuse to give what is rightfully the owner’s. Do we forget where our lives come from and that all we have was created by God for our use? When it comes to God’s grace, do we sometimes believe we have the right to limit those who can dine at God’s table or act as the keepers of that table? Jesus warns us not to forget whose table it is and that we are all guests at the invitation of God.

Dig Deeper:

Have you been tempted to believe that you have the right or obligation to limit access to God for those you feel are unworthy?

Speaker: Pastor Mike Sager

April 6, 2025

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