Sermons

The vineyard in the parable is clearly Israel, who were the most privileged nation. Today it is in the church that we have light and life and can know Jesus Christ. Jesus' audience were the murderous servants who would crucify Him. They thought they owned the vineyard, and we think we own our lives. To live a worldly life is to re-crucify Christ. The challenge is uncomfortable but gracious. God gives His own son, His first love, so that we can become His treasure.