THE PARABLE OF THE
TENANTS
2ND Monday
of Lent
Read Matthew 21:33-46.
What was the landowner’s original intension towards the
tenants? How was the landowner faithful
to that original intension in spite of the actions of the tenants?
This parable is about the relationship between God and the
House of Israel. What does this parable
tell you about this relationship? Is
this parable applicable to any situations today? How is it applicable to your own life?
Notes on the text:
The vineyard was a common metaphor for the House of
Israel. See Isaiah 5:1-7.
In verse 34, the servants symbolize the prophets of Israel. The produce symbolizes the good works
required by the Law.
According to the inheritance laws, if a landowner died
without an heir, his tenants inherited the land.
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