Fig Trees & Authority
What did Jesus find when He went up to the fig tree?
Leaves but no figs
Do you think Jesus will give you a lot of money if you just ask Him for it? Why or why not?
No. You explain.
Briefly tell the parable of the landowner/vineyard.
Matthew 21:33-41
The first guests invited to the wedding banquet were happy to come.
False.
What did Jesus say to the fig tree?
Never agai will fruit come from you.
What does Jesus have authority over?
everything... on earth...food, nature, animals, people, disease;
... in the spiritual realm... demons, planets, weather
Tell who these parable character represent:
landowner
vineyard
tenants
servants
son/heir
Landowner - God; vineyard-the nation of Israel; tenants-the people of Israel who rebel against God and reject Jesus (specifically the religious leaders); servants-the prophets (including John the Baptist); Son/heir - Jesus
How did the first invited guests respond to their 2nd invitation?
Some Paid no attention, the rest seized the kings slaves and mistreated them and killed them.
What happened to the fig tree?
It withered at once
What is one thing you are glad Jesus has authority over? Why?
Yours is correct
Can you get an inheritance by killing the heir? And how did the leaders respond to the question about what would the landowner do to the tenants?
No. They said the land ow would destroy them and give the vineyard to someone who would give him what was owed.
What 2 things did the king do after his slaves were killed?
He destroyed those who murdered his slaves, setting their city on fire; and invited anyone and everyone else to come to the wedding feast.
What did the chief priests and elders ask Jesus and how did He respond.
Who do you think you are? Question about John the Baptist’s source of origin (from man or heaven)
In the parable, what did the father ask both sons to do?
Go work in the vineyard.
Who is the cornerstone Jesus talked about?
Jesus
How did the guests get the wedding clothes? And what happened to the man who tried to come to the wedding without the proper clothes?
The king provided the clothes. He was thrown out into a terrible place.
Why did these men tell Jesus they did not know where John’s baptism came from?
They cared more about their position of authority among the people than being truthful.
What did the sons do? And who did what the father asked?
One said , I won’t work, but later went. The other said, I will, but did not go work.
The one who said no, but changed his mind and did go to the vineyard obeyed the father.
What did the chief priests and Pharisees want to do with Jesus after they heard the parables?
Arrest Him.
List at least two groups of people Jesus has authority to judge.
People who reject Him and people who love Him.