Daily Devo | We're All Just Renters (New Testament in a Year, Matthew 21:23-46)

In the face of continued conflict with the religious leaders, Jesus tells the story of tenant farmers who rent the farmland. When it comes time to share the harvest, the renters refuse to share their harvest, killing the owner's messengers and ultimately the owner’s son as well. The landowner in that parable is God, the slaughtered messengers are the prophets, and the owner's son is Jesus. Jesus is foreshadowing that these religious leaders will ultimately reject and kill Jesus in a tragically misguided attempt to retain control of what belongs only to God.

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For Reflection:

- This parable is directed at some of the most religious people of their day. In what ways might people resist God’s authority while still claiming to belong to Him?

- Jesus refers to "proper fruit" in v.43. What do you think he means by "proper fruit"?

- Jesus claims to be the cornerstone, the stone that holds the whole building together. How is Jesus that cornerstone for you? In what ways is he not yet your cornerstone?

- Prayer: Cornerstone Christ, help me bear fruit that honors you.