Luke 20:9-20

When we think about parables being an “earthly story with a heavenly meaning” we might often think about where we fit into the story.  In this parable we are the wicked tenants.  And unlike last week when Jesus was the father in the Parable of the Lost Son(s), here Jesus is actually the son and the owner of the vineyard is God the Father.  The wicked tenants who do not want to give to the owner of the vineyard what is His.  So, when previous attempts have failed, the owner eventually sends his son to win the tenants over.  The tenants reject the son and kill him.  Jesus will be sent by the Father and be rejected by the people and ultimately killed. And His death is Good News for us.