Expository Outlines Matthew 21:33-41 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and dig a wine press in it… I. A REPRESENTATION OF THE JEWISH CHURCH AS REGARDS ITS PRIVILEGES AND OBLIGATIONS. "There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, etc. 1. The comparison employed. Palestine abounded in vineyards. This was planted; there was not one on the spot previously. He had to expend capital to bring it under cultivation. 2. The engagement entered into — "Let it out to husbandmen." 3. The returns anticipated — "Receive the fruits of it." II. THEIR UNPRINCIPLED DISPOSITION AND THE MONSTROUS BRUTALITY THEY MANIFESTED. 1. The messengers sent to them, and the manner in which they were treated. 2. The crowning act of clemency on the one hand, and of cruelty on the other. III. THE AWFUL RETRIBUTION WITH WHICH THEIR ABOMINABLE CONDUCT WAS AT LENGTH VISITED. 1. A striking prediction quoted — "Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the Scriptures," etc. 2. The important inference declared — "Therefore I say unto you, the kingdom of God shall be taken from you," etc. 3. A solemn warning uttered — "And whosoever shall fall on this stone," etc. (Expository Outlines.) Parallel Verses KJV: Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: |
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