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June 19, 2022

Jesus, the Rejected Cornerstone

Preacher: Stephen Conley Series: The Gospel of Mark Topic: Gospel Scripture: Mark 12:1–12

Text:  Mark 12:1-12

 

The Parable Describes Israel’s Recorded History in Scripture (12:1-9)

  

  • The vineyard in this passage refers to Israel.
  • The vineyard owner refers to God.
  • The servants of the vineyard owner refer to the prophets who were sent by God to the people.
  • The vineyard tenants refer to the Israelites who rejected the prophets
  • Consider these passages: Is. 5:1-7; Jer. 7:21-26; Matt. 23:29-39

 

The Parable Depicts Christ’s Rejection and Redemption on the Cross (12:10-12)

 

  • Jesus is the Son who was prophesied and sent to save His people.
  • Jesus would be rejected and suffer death on the cross for our redemption (Jews and Gentiles alike).
  • Consider these passages: Ps. 118:22; Is. 53:3-5; Mark 8:31, Mark 10:33-34; John 1:11-12; 1 Peter 2:4-10

 

other sermons in this series

Apr 23

2023

The Extraordinary Ending to Mark's Gospel

Preacher: Stephen Conley Scripture: Mark 16:1–8, 2 Timothy 3:16–17, 2 Peter 1:16–21 Series: The Gospel of Mark

Apr 9

2023

Jesus and His Astonishing Resurrection

Preacher: Stephen Conley Scripture: Mark 16:1–8 Series: The Gospel of Mark

Apr 2

2023

Jesus and His Atoning Death

Preacher: Stephen Conley Scripture: Mark 15:33–47 Series: The Gospel of Mark