Life of Christ Lesson 124b: Judgment for Rejection - Part II {Parables of the Two Sons and Wicked Vinedressers

Matthew 21:28-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19 While Jesus knew the religious rulers were insincere in their request to know the truth about His authority, He never failed to give an honest answer. Furthermore, there were others in the crowd (as well as future readers of the written record of this time) who needed to hear His answer. So, rather than evading the matter of His authority (to claim Messiahship and rightfully cleanse the Temple), He proceeded to tell three parables that effectively supplied the information requested - but in such a way that they (the rulers) could not stone Him! The first two of those parables are discussed in this lesson. They are: "The Parable of the Two Sons" and "The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers".