The Gospel of MarkSample

At the time of the harvest, the man sent a servant to collect his harvest. The symbolism of the prophets from the Old Testament calling the believers and faith to remain faithful, repent, and obey the law of the Lord. The majority of the prophets were killed and martyrdom is a consistent thread of the Old Testament prophets similar to each of the servants sent out to collect.

“Because the owner of the vineyard was not present at the time, the vinedressers doubted and mocked his authority. They soon found out that even though they couldn’t see the owner, his authority was still real.” (Guzik)

Verse 5 “his son who he loved dearly” The farmers murdered his son in a passionate pursuit to overthrow the estate owner for themselves with pride and arrogance.

The Son was the final messenger. There would be no other. Either they would accept the message of the Son or face certain judgment. “If you do not hear the well-beloved Son of God, you have refused your last hope. He is God’s ultimatum. Nothing remains when Christ is refused. No one else can be sent; heaven itself contains no further messenger. If Christ is rejected, hope is rejected.” (Spurgeon)

“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;

the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.” Psalms 118:22-23