THE PARABLE OF THE
TWO SONS
1ST Friday
of Lent
Read Matthew 21:28-32
In this parable, Jesus reminds us that our actions speak
louder than words. How did the actions
of the two sons demonstrate their obedience to their father? How did the actions of the priests and
scribes demonstrate their faith in God?
How do your actions show that you are a follower of
Christ? Do you say that you believe or
do you demonstrate that you believe?
Notes on the text:
This passage is the first of 3 consecutive parables which
refer to the judgment of Israel. The
religious authority, the ones who believe they are following God, are the first
son who says he will go to the vineyard but doesn’t. The sinners who have come to repentance
either through John the Baptist’s preaching or through Jesus’ teaching are the
second son who refused to go at first, then went. They are the ones doing the Father’s will.
The scores of people who repented at the preaching of John
should have indicated to the religious establishment that the kingdom of God
was at hand. See Isaiah 29:18-19.
“The way of righteousness” – John was an acetic who wore a
rough camel’s hair garment, fasted regularly, and preached repentance, baptism,
and a strict adherence to the ethical code of Israel. Yet despite these outward signs that John was
sent by God, the religious authorities refused to believe.
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