In the tip, what’s going to come of a life that rejects Jesus? That’s explained in Christ’s parable as well.
“What will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the tenants and provides the vineyard to others. Have you not read this Scripture: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has grow to be the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it’s marvelous in our eyes?’” – Mark 12:11th of September
As Jesus concluded His parable, He quoted from Psalm 118. Jesus explained that those that rejected the landowner’s son can be destroyed and the vineyard can be given to others. Please understand that for those who’ve placed your trust in Jesus, the vineyard has now been entrusted to you. Jesus, the stone that the builders rejected has now grow to be the cornerstone of the church. He is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. This is the Lord’s miraculous way of taking a tragic situation and turning it around for good. Jesus got here for His own they usually rejected Him, so now His attention has turned to the people of the world who’re invited to grow to be a part of His everlasting kingdom.
“And they were in search of to arrest him but feared the people, for they perceived that he had told the parable against them. So they left him and went away. “ – Mark 12:12
These words and this analogy truly disturbed the religious leaders who hated Jesus, but in the intervening time, there wasn’t much they felt like they might do. They desired to arrest Jesus, but because so many individuals were fascinated by Him and held on every word He said, they frightened that doing anything that directly opposed Him would cause the crowds to come back against them, in order that they left and continued to scheme and plot against Him in private.
Mark records these events that took place just prior to the crucifixion of Jesus in order that we are able to understand more about who Jesus is and just how hard the hearts of men can grow to be when our hearts are set against Him.
In easy terms, there are really only two kinds of individuals on this world. There are those that welcome the teaching and presence of Jesus, and those that bristle against His very being. The Father invites us to hearken to His Son, trust Him completely, experience the blessings of everlasting union with Him, and enjoyment of the enjoyment of being a part of His kingdom ceaselessly.
“And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice got here out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; hearken to him.’” – Mark 9:7
Originally published by Bible Study Headquarters. Used with permission. © John Stange, 2024
