Story Details
What did the landowner build?
→ A vineyard with a wall/fence, winepress, and tower
I built the vineyard and expected fruit.
→ The landowner (God)
The landowner represents who?
→ God
Fill in the blank: “The stone the builders rejected has become the ______.”
→ Cornerstone
Your parent tells you to do something, but you don’t feel like it. What should you do if you’re following Jesus?
→ Obey with a good attitude
What did the landowner do after preparing the vineyard?
→ He rented it out and went away
We were sent to collect fruit but were mistreated.
→ The servants (prophets/God's people)
The vineyard represents what?
→ God’s people / His kingdom work
What question did Jesus ask the listeners?
→ What will the landowner do to the tenants?
You’re tempted to do things your own way instead of God’s way. What should you remember from this parable?
→ God is in charge, not me / Trust His authority
Who did the landowner send first to collect fruit?
→ Servants
I was sent last and was killed.
→ The son (Jesus)
Why did the tenants reject the servants?
→ They didn’t want to submit to God’s authority, they wanted control
What was the crowd’s answer about the tenants?
→ They would be punished and replaced
Name one way God speaks to us today.
→ Bible, prayer, Godly parents or family members, church leaders,
How did the tenants treat the servants?
→ They beat, killed, and stoned them
We wanted control and rejected authority.
→ The tenants
What does the punishment of the tenants show?
→ God’s judgment
What happens when people reject God’s authority?
→ Judgment comes
You know the right thing to do, but your friends are doing the opposite. What would choosing Jesus look like?
→ Doing what’s right even if it’s hard AND try to help your friends make better choices also.
What did the tenants do to the son?
→ They killed him
We realized Jesus was talking about us.
→ Chief priests and Pharisees
What does the “cornerstone” represent?
→ Jesus as the foundation of our lives
Big Truth: Rejecting God leads to ______, but God’s plan still moves forward through ______.
→ Judgment / Jesus
How can you show this week that Jesus is the “cornerstone” of your life?
→ Personal response (obedience, truthfulness, kindness, etc.)