biblestudy: Matthew (Part 20)
Matthew 21 Parable of the wicked vinedressers/ Wedding Feast/ Rendering unto Caesar/ Resurrection
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 11-Aug-82; Tape #BS-MA20
Description: In this twentieth installment expounding the book of Matthew, John Ritenbaugh focuses upon the parable of the wicked vinedressers, or husbandmen (religious leaders of Jerusalem), who had the responsibility to carry out His work at cultivating and bringing forth fruit. God Almighty as owner of the vineyard gives a great deal of latitude in the way the work is done. With this free moral agency comes of responsibility of bringing forth fruit; we will reap what we sow. When the task of bearing and reaping fruit is not completed, God gives the responsibility to someone else. God always gives us adequate tools to get the job done. As He steps back to see what we do, God encourages us to exercise our minds and talents to solve problems, maturing as future kings and priests. The parable of the wedding feast illustrates the perils of rejecting God’s calling, allowing the cares of the world to crowd out the more important spiritual responsibilities, and getting our priorities backward. Without abiding in the vine and walking by faith, we can do absolutely nothing. The focus of this parable indicates a need to be prepared at all times, wearing the proper clothing (righteous behavior), and having a respect for God’s calling and other human beings. As Ambassadors of the Kingdom of God we have to be subject to the laws of the land in which we have been placed, as long as they are in sync with God’s Laws.[NB: This series of Bible Studies from 1981-82 is incomplete.] (85 minutes)
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Sermons in the Matthew series:
Matthew (Part 1)
Matthew's Emphasis on Jesus' Kingship and Jewish Roots
Matthew (Part 2)
Matthew 4-5 Beatitudes as a Compendium of Christ's Teaching
Matthew (Part 5)
Matthew 7 Discerning False Teachers and Prophets: Developing a Love for the Truth
Matthew (Part 6)
Matthew 7 (Review) The Consequences of Rejecting God's Word
Matthew (Part 8)
Matthew 9 Matthew's Unique Qualifications as Apostle
Matthew (Part 9)
Matthew 10 Instructions About Enduring Persecutions
Matthew (Part 10)
Matthew 10-11 Adaptibility to the Yoke of Christ
Matthew (Part 11)
Matthew 12 Jesus' Courageous Response to Persecution from the Pharisees
Matthew (Part 12)
Matthew 12-13 Third Resurrection and Parable of the Sower
Matthew (Part 13)
Matthew 13-14 Spiritual Gifts Intended to Edify All
Matthew (Part 15)
Matthew 17-18 Relationships with God and Man
Matthew (Part 16)
Matthew 18 Attitudes Christ Encouraged To Preserve Unity Among Brethren
Matthew (Part 17)
Matthew 19 God’s Ideal in Marriage; Conditions for Divorce / Children and Rich young man
Matthew (Part 18)
Matthew 20-21 Servant Leadership/ Jesus' Bold Entry into Jerusalem
Matthew (Part 14)
Matthew 18 Leavening of the Pharisees and Sadducees
Matthew (Part 19)
Matthew 21 Episode of Money Changers / Lessons from Cursing of fig tree/ Parable of Two Sons
Matthew (Part 20)
Matthew 21 Parable of the wicked vinedressers/ Wedding Feast/ Rendering unto Caesar/ Resurrection
Matthew (Part 21)
Matthew 21 Assorted Questions from Members/ Avoiding Sin does not equate to Doing Good
Matthew (Part 23)
Matthew 26 - End
Matthew (Part 29)
Matthew 23 Assorted Questions from Members/ Avoiding Sin does not equate to Doing Good
Matthew (Part 30)
Matthew 24-25 Terrifying Cosmic Signs and the Day of the Lord
Matthew (Part 31)
Matthew 26-end Jesus Christ's Betrayal and Last Passover as a Man
