Today's Agenda:
Jesus and Zacchaeus
The Parable of the Nobleman and the Kingdom
Jesus Heads for Jerusalem
‘Put Lazarus Also to Death!’
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
‘Master, Rebuke Your Disciples!’
Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem
‘Hosanna to the Son of David!’
Jesus Curses the Fig Tree
Jesus Drives Out the Moneychangers
‘We Want to See Jesus.’
A Voice from Heaven
‘Walk while you have the Light.’
Some Among the Chief Rulers Believe
The Fig Tree Dies
‘By what Authority Do You Do This?’
The Parable of the Two Sons in the Vineyard
The Parable of the Wicked Hired Hands
Jesus and Zacchaeus
The Parable of the Nobleman and the Kingdom
Jesus Heads for Jerusalem
‘Put Lazarus Also to Death!’
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
‘Master, Rebuke Your Disciples!’
Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem
‘Hosanna to the Son of David!’
Jesus Curses the Fig Tree
Jesus Drives Out the Moneychangers
‘We Want to See Jesus.’
A Voice from Heaven
‘Walk while you have the Light.’
Some Among the Chief Rulers Believe
The Fig Tree Dies
‘By what Authority Do You Do This?’
The Parable of the Two Sons in the Vineyard
The Parable of the Wicked Hired Hands
WHY JESUS MATTERS NOW EPISODE 15 OF 30
Jesus and Zacchaeus
Luke 19:1-28 - And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, ‘Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at your house.’ 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying that he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord, ‘Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.’
9 And Jesus said unto him, ‘This day is salvation come to this house, for he also is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.’
The Parable of the Nobleman and the Kingdom
Luke 19:1 - And as they heard these things, he added and spoke a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the Kingdom of God should immediately appear.
12 He said therefore, ‘A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a Kingdom, and to return. 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, “Occupy till I come.”
14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, “We will not have this man to reign over us.” 15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the Kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
16 Then came the first, saying, “Lord, your pound has gained ten pounds.” 17 And he said unto him, “Well, you good servant: because you have been faithful in a very little, have you authority over ten cities.” 18 And the second came, saying, “Lord, your pound has gained five pounds.”
19 And he said likewise to him, “You are also over five cities.” 20 And another came, saying, “Lord, behold, here is your pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: 21 For I feared you, because you are an austere man: you take up that you laid not down, and reap what you did not sow.”
22 And he said unto him, “Out of your own mouth will I judge you, you wicked servant. You knew that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: 23 Wherefore then gave not you my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required my own with usury?”
24 And he said unto them that stood by, “Take from him the pound, and give it to him that has ten pounds.” 25 (And they said unto him, “Lord, he has ten pounds.”) 26 For I say unto you, that unto every one which has shall be given; and from him that has not, even that he has shall be taken away from him.
27 But those my enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring here, and slay them before me.’ 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.
Jesus Heads for Jerusalem
John 11:55-12:1 - And the Jews' Passover was near at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves. 56 Then sought they for Jesus, and spoke among themselves, as they stood in the temple, ‘Do you think he won’t come to the feast?’
57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should show it, that they might take him. 12Then Jesus six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
‘Put Lazarus Also to Death!’
John 12:9-11 - Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; 11 because by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
Matthew 21:1-9 - And when they drew near unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the Mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 2 Saying unto them, ‘Go into the village over against you, and straightway you shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, you shall say, The Lord has need of them; and straightway he will send them.’
4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, 5 ‘Tell you the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your King comes unto you, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.’
6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, 7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. 8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them in the way.
9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.’
‘Master, Rebuke Your Disciples!’
Luke 19:39-44 - And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, ‘Master, rebuke your disciples.’ 40 And he answered and said unto them, ‘I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.’
Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem
41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, 42 Saying, ‘If you had known, even you, at least in this your day, the things which belong unto your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
43 For the days shall come upon you, that your enemies shall cast a trench about you, and compass you round, and keep you in on every side, 44 And shall lay you even with the ground, and your children within you; and they shall not leave in you one stone upon another; because you knew not the time of your visitation.’
‘Hosanna to the Son of David!’
Matthew 21:10-11, 14-17 - And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, ‘Who is this?’ 11 And the multitude said, ‘This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.’
14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them. 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David’; they were sore displeased,
16 And said unto him, ‘Do you hear what these say?’ And Jesus said unto them, ‘Yes; have you never read: “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings you have perfected praise?” ’ 17 And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.
Jesus Curses the Fig Tree
Mark 11:12-18 - And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: 13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find anything thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.
14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, ‘No man will eat fruit of you hereafter forever.’ And his disciples heard it.
Jesus Drives Out the Moneychangers
15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; 16 and would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.
17 And he taught, saying unto them, ‘Is it not written, “My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer?” But you have made it a den of thieves.’ 18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people were astonished at his doctrine.
‘We Want to See Jesus.’
John 12:20-50 - And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast. 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, ‘Sir, we would see Jesus.’ 22 Philip came and told Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
23 And Jesus answered them, saying, ‘The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Truly, truly, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it lives alone: but if it dies, it brings forth much fruit.
25 He that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor. 27 Now is my life troubled; and what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour!” But for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 “Father, glorify your name.” ’
A Voice from Heaven
Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, “I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.” 29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, ‘An angel spoke to him.’
30 Jesus answered and said, ‘This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.’
33 This he said, signifying what death he should die. 34 The people answered him, ‘We have heard out of the law that Christ lives forever: and how say you, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?’
‘Walk while you have the Light.’
35 Then Jesus said unto them, ‘Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walks in darkness knows not where he goes. 36 While you have light believe in the light, that you may be the children of light.’
These things spoke Jesus, and departed, and did hide from them. 37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: 38 that the saying of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke, ‘Lord, who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?’
39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Isaiah said again, 40 ‘He has blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.’ 41 These things said Isaiah, when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.
Some Among the Chief Rulers Believe
42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
44 Jesus spoke up and said, ‘He that believes on me, believes not on me, but on him that sent me. 45 And he that sees me sees him that sent me. 46 I am come a light into the world, that whoever believes on me should not abide in darkness.
47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. 48 He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. 49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.’
The Fig Tree Dies
Mark 11:19-25 - And when even had come, he went out of the city. 20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter calling to remembrance said unto him, ‘Master, behold, the fig tree which you cursed is withered away.’
22 And Jesus answering said unto them, ‘Have faith in God. 23 For truly I say unto you, That whoever shall say unto this mountain, “Be removed and cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he said shall come to pass; he shall have whatever he said.
24 Therefore I say unto you, what things so ever you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them. 25 And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.’
‘By what Authority Do You Do This?’
Matthew 21:23-22:33 And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, ‘By what authority do you these things? and who gave you this authority?’
24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, ‘I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell me, I in likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things. 25 The baptism of John, what was it; from heaven, or of men?’
And they reasoned with themselves, saying, ‘If we shall say, “From heaven.” He will say unto us, “Why did you not then believe him?” 26 But if we shall say, “Of men.” We fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.’ 27 And they answered Jesus, and said, “We cannot tell.”
The Parable of the Two Sons in the Vineyard
And he said unto them, ‘Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things. 28 But what do you think? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, “Son, go work today in my vineyard.” 29 He answered and said, “I will not!” But afterward he repented, and went.
30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, “I go, sir.” and went not. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father?’ They say unto him, ‘The first.’ Jesus said unto them, ‘Truly I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the Kingdom of God before you.
32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and you believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and you, when you had seen it, repented not afterward, that you might believe him.’
The Parable of the Wicked Hired Hands
33 ‘Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and dug a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:
34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. 35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. 36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.
37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, “They will reverence my son.” 38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, “This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.” 39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. 40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard comes, what will he do unto those husbandmen?’
41 They say unto him, ‘He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.’
Jesus and Zacchaeus
Luke 19:1-28 - And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, ‘Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at your house.’ 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying that he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord, ‘Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.’
9 And Jesus said unto him, ‘This day is salvation come to this house, for he also is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.’
The Parable of the Nobleman and the Kingdom
Luke 19:1 - And as they heard these things, he added and spoke a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the Kingdom of God should immediately appear.
12 He said therefore, ‘A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a Kingdom, and to return. 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, “Occupy till I come.”
14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, “We will not have this man to reign over us.” 15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the Kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
16 Then came the first, saying, “Lord, your pound has gained ten pounds.” 17 And he said unto him, “Well, you good servant: because you have been faithful in a very little, have you authority over ten cities.” 18 And the second came, saying, “Lord, your pound has gained five pounds.”
19 And he said likewise to him, “You are also over five cities.” 20 And another came, saying, “Lord, behold, here is your pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: 21 For I feared you, because you are an austere man: you take up that you laid not down, and reap what you did not sow.”
22 And he said unto him, “Out of your own mouth will I judge you, you wicked servant. You knew that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: 23 Wherefore then gave not you my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required my own with usury?”
24 And he said unto them that stood by, “Take from him the pound, and give it to him that has ten pounds.” 25 (And they said unto him, “Lord, he has ten pounds.”) 26 For I say unto you, that unto every one which has shall be given; and from him that has not, even that he has shall be taken away from him.
27 But those my enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring here, and slay them before me.’ 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.
Jesus Heads for Jerusalem
John 11:55-12:1 - And the Jews' Passover was near at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves. 56 Then sought they for Jesus, and spoke among themselves, as they stood in the temple, ‘Do you think he won’t come to the feast?’
57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should show it, that they might take him. 12Then Jesus six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
‘Put Lazarus Also to Death!’
John 12:9-11 - Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; 11 because by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
Matthew 21:1-9 - And when they drew near unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the Mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 2 Saying unto them, ‘Go into the village over against you, and straightway you shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, you shall say, The Lord has need of them; and straightway he will send them.’
4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, 5 ‘Tell you the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your King comes unto you, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.’
6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, 7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. 8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them in the way.
9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.’
‘Master, Rebuke Your Disciples!’
Luke 19:39-44 - And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, ‘Master, rebuke your disciples.’ 40 And he answered and said unto them, ‘I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.’
Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem
41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, 42 Saying, ‘If you had known, even you, at least in this your day, the things which belong unto your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
43 For the days shall come upon you, that your enemies shall cast a trench about you, and compass you round, and keep you in on every side, 44 And shall lay you even with the ground, and your children within you; and they shall not leave in you one stone upon another; because you knew not the time of your visitation.’
‘Hosanna to the Son of David!’
Matthew 21:10-11, 14-17 - And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, ‘Who is this?’ 11 And the multitude said, ‘This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.’
14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them. 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David’; they were sore displeased,
16 And said unto him, ‘Do you hear what these say?’ And Jesus said unto them, ‘Yes; have you never read: “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings you have perfected praise?” ’ 17 And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.
Jesus Curses the Fig Tree
Mark 11:12-18 - And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: 13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find anything thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.
14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, ‘No man will eat fruit of you hereafter forever.’ And his disciples heard it.
Jesus Drives Out the Moneychangers
15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; 16 and would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.
17 And he taught, saying unto them, ‘Is it not written, “My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer?” But you have made it a den of thieves.’ 18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people were astonished at his doctrine.
‘We Want to See Jesus.’
John 12:20-50 - And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast. 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, ‘Sir, we would see Jesus.’ 22 Philip came and told Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
23 And Jesus answered them, saying, ‘The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Truly, truly, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it lives alone: but if it dies, it brings forth much fruit.
25 He that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor. 27 Now is my life troubled; and what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour!” But for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 “Father, glorify your name.” ’
A Voice from Heaven
Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, “I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.” 29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, ‘An angel spoke to him.’
30 Jesus answered and said, ‘This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.’
33 This he said, signifying what death he should die. 34 The people answered him, ‘We have heard out of the law that Christ lives forever: and how say you, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?’
‘Walk while you have the Light.’
35 Then Jesus said unto them, ‘Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walks in darkness knows not where he goes. 36 While you have light believe in the light, that you may be the children of light.’
These things spoke Jesus, and departed, and did hide from them. 37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: 38 that the saying of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke, ‘Lord, who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?’
39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Isaiah said again, 40 ‘He has blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.’ 41 These things said Isaiah, when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.
Some Among the Chief Rulers Believe
42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
44 Jesus spoke up and said, ‘He that believes on me, believes not on me, but on him that sent me. 45 And he that sees me sees him that sent me. 46 I am come a light into the world, that whoever believes on me should not abide in darkness.
47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. 48 He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. 49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.’
The Fig Tree Dies
Mark 11:19-25 - And when even had come, he went out of the city. 20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter calling to remembrance said unto him, ‘Master, behold, the fig tree which you cursed is withered away.’
22 And Jesus answering said unto them, ‘Have faith in God. 23 For truly I say unto you, That whoever shall say unto this mountain, “Be removed and cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he said shall come to pass; he shall have whatever he said.
24 Therefore I say unto you, what things so ever you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them. 25 And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.’
‘By what Authority Do You Do This?’
Matthew 21:23-22:33 And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, ‘By what authority do you these things? and who gave you this authority?’
24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, ‘I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell me, I in likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things. 25 The baptism of John, what was it; from heaven, or of men?’
And they reasoned with themselves, saying, ‘If we shall say, “From heaven.” He will say unto us, “Why did you not then believe him?” 26 But if we shall say, “Of men.” We fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.’ 27 And they answered Jesus, and said, “We cannot tell.”
The Parable of the Two Sons in the Vineyard
And he said unto them, ‘Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things. 28 But what do you think? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, “Son, go work today in my vineyard.” 29 He answered and said, “I will not!” But afterward he repented, and went.
30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, “I go, sir.” and went not. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father?’ They say unto him, ‘The first.’ Jesus said unto them, ‘Truly I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the Kingdom of God before you.
32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and you believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and you, when you had seen it, repented not afterward, that you might believe him.’
The Parable of the Wicked Hired Hands
33 ‘Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and dug a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:
34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. 35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. 36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.
37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, “They will reverence my son.” 38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, “This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.” 39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. 40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard comes, what will he do unto those husbandmen?’
41 They say unto him, ‘He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.’
WHY JESUS MATTERS NOW
Episode 15 of 30
Episode 15 of 30
