shortlady
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Parable of the Tenants
OK, So how many of you have ever owned a business? Maybe even a farm or ranch? Or perhaps you've worked as a manager? Either way, we're talking about dealing with employees. Some are good, and some can be downright hideous! This is the context of Jesus' parable in Matthew 21, called the Parable of the Tenants. He used this parable as a rebuke to the Pharisees of His day, and as a prophecy of the "Time of the Gentiles". Basically, the rejection of the Messiah by the Jews of His day, led to God's acceptance of all people everywhere who come to Him through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus concludes the parable in verse 43 by saying, "The Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits." Paul answers the why in Romans 9:32. "
Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone." That 'stumbling stone' was and still is Jesus Christ. In other words, it's all about Jesus. What will you do with God's Son, the Savior of the world? Will you accept Him or reject Him? Or maybe you'll just smile and kinda ignore Him? Not so; He is the Lion of the tribe of Judah! He has been exalted and is now King of kings and Lord of lords, and every knee WILL bow and every tongue WILL confess His Lordship. Don't be just another unruly employee; give in and submit to His Lordship today. Fall upon the ROCK, Jesus Christ, even though He may bruise your pride and ego while saving your very soul. Otherwise the ROCK will fall upon you and crush you beyond repair. (Matt 21:44) Remember, No God - No Peace, but, Know God - Know Peace. God be with you all...
OK, So how many of you have ever owned a business? Maybe even a farm or ranch? Or perhaps you've worked as a manager? Either way, we're talking about dealing with employees. Some are good, and some can be downright hideous! This is the context of Jesus' parable in Matthew 21, called the Parable of the Tenants. He used this parable as a rebuke to the Pharisees of His day, and as a prophecy of the "Time of the Gentiles". Basically, the rejection of the Messiah by the Jews of His day, led to God's acceptance of all people everywhere who come to Him through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus concludes the parable in verse 43 by saying, "The Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits." Paul answers the why in Romans 9:32. "
Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone." That 'stumbling stone' was and still is Jesus Christ. In other words, it's all about Jesus. What will you do with God's Son, the Savior of the world? Will you accept Him or reject Him? Or maybe you'll just smile and kinda ignore Him? Not so; He is the Lion of the tribe of Judah! He has been exalted and is now King of kings and Lord of lords, and every knee WILL bow and every tongue WILL confess His Lordship. Don't be just another unruly employee; give in and submit to His Lordship today. Fall upon the ROCK, Jesus Christ, even though He may bruise your pride and ego while saving your very soul. Otherwise the ROCK will fall upon you and crush you beyond repair. (Matt 21:44) Remember, No God - No Peace, but, Know God - Know Peace. God be with you all...
