The parable of the vineyard tenants in Matthew 21:33-44 is strikingly
poignant. A master builds a vineyard in his own land, from his own money,
and by his own strength. He places several important things in this
vineyard which are meant to teach the Pharisees about their role and
failure (v 45).
1. The master plants. The tenants were not asked to plant this vineyard,
only to keep it. The wise farmer knows when the time to plant is, how to
prepare the ground, and the resources needed to keep it going. All these
things the Master (God) provided.…