The Rejected Cornerstone: Understanding the Landowner's Son

📖 Introduction

Welcome to this three-day Bible study on "The Landowner Who Sends His Son," a powerful parable told by Jesus in Matthew 21:33–46. This passage reveals profound truths about Jesus’ role as the rejected Cornerstone and invites us to examine our own responses to God’s call.

In the story, a landowner plants a vineyard and entrusts it to tenants, but when he sends servants to collect his due, they are mistreated, culminating in the sending of his beloved son, who is also rejected and killed. This allegory unveils how God's patience toward His people was met with rejection, culminating in the sending of Jesus, His Son, who Himself was rejected and crucified.

The cornerstone is a foundational stone in a building’s architecture, crucial for stability and alignment. Jesus is described as this cornerstone in Scripture, signifying that He is the essential foundation of our faith and God’s redemptive plan, yet He was rejected by many. This invites us to ponder: how do we respond to the cornerstone in our lives? Do we recognize Jesus’ authority and surrender fully to Him, or do we resist and reject His lordship?

Throughout these three days, we will delve deeply into this parable, discovering not only the historical and spiritual context but also the personal implications it holds. Together, we will seek to understand God’s heart, recognize Jesus’ place as the cornerstone, and reflect on our own response to His invitation. Join this journey with an open heart, ready to learn and be transformed.