In Mark 12:1-12, Jesus uses a parable to illustrate God's patience with Israel and how Israel responded to God's prophets and how they responded to Jesus, God's beloved Son. Pastor Matt Wilson explains how God is patient with sinners, but eventually He will destroy those who refuse to honor His beloved Son, Jesus.

Sermon Date: 12/13/2020

Rejecting Christ Brings Judgment - Mark 12:1-12

Big Idea: Those that presume upon God’s patience by rejecting His Son will one day face His wrath. The kingdom of God will be given to those producing its fruit.

Man that planted the vineyard = God (v. 1; cf. Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1,7-15)
The vineyard of potential blessing = Israel/Jewish nation(v. 1; cf. Isaiah 5:1-7)
Tenants = leaders of Israel/Jewish nation (12)
Servants = prophets sent to Israel (vv. 2-5; cf. Jeremiah 7:21-26, 25:4-7; Hebrews 11:35-38)
Beloved son = Jesus (v. 6; cf. Mark 1:11, 9:7)
Destruction of the evil tenants = God’s judgment on Israel’s unrighteous leaders (v. 9)
Giving of the vineyard to others = extension of God’s kingdom to the Gentiles (v. 9; cf. Matthew 21:41, 43)

God is patient with sinners (1-5)
--Isaiah 5:1-7 (cf. Ps 80:1,7-15)
--Jeremiah 7:21-26, 25:1-4
--Hebrews 11:33-38

God the Father sent His beloved Son and we should honor Him (6-8)
--Mark 1:11, 9:7
--John 3:16

God will judge those that refuse to honor His beloved Son (9-12)
--Matthew 21:41, 43
--John 3:36
--Psalm 118:22-23 (cf. Luke 20:17; Acts 4:11; Rom 9:33; 1 Pet 2:6-8)