{"id":3868,"date":"2026-06-29T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/?p=3868"},"modified":"2026-06-28T11:25:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T16:25:01","slug":"parable-of-the-wicked-vine-growers-luke-20-9-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/parable-of-the-wicked-vine-growers-luke-20-9-19\/","title":{"rendered":"The Parable of the Wicked Vine Growers: The Rejected Son and the Cornerstone (Luke 20:9\u201319)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-the-audience-luke-is-writing-to\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Audience Luke Is Writing To<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luke continues writing to <strong>Theophilus and readers seeking certainty about Jesus\u2019 identity and God\u2019s unfolding plan of redemption<\/strong>. Therefore, immediately after the religious leaders challenge Jesus\u2019 authority, Luke records a parable directed squarely at them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not simply another story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is an indictment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus is no longer speaking in general terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is exposing Israel\u2019s history, confronting its present leaders, and revealing what is about to happen in Jerusalem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cross is only days away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And Jesus openly predicts it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Luke 20:9-19 NASB<br>And He began to tell the people this parable: &#8220;A man planted a vineyard and rented it out to vine-growers, and went on a journey for a long time. At the harvest time he sent a slave to the vine-growers, so that they would give him some of the produce of the vineyard; but the vine-growers beat him and sent him away empty-handed. And he proceeded to send another slave; and they beat him also and treated him shamefully and sent him away empty-handed. And he proceeded to send a third; and this one also they wounded and cast out. The owner of the vineyard said, &#8216;What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; perhaps they will respect him.&#8217; But when the vine-growers saw him, they reasoned with one another, saying, &#8216;This is the heir; let us kill him so that the inheritance will be ours.&#8217; So they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What, then, will the owner of the vineyard do to them? He will come and destroy these vine-growers and will give the vineyard to others.&#8221; When they heard it, they said, &#8220;May it never be!&#8221; But Jesus looked at them and said, &#8220;What then is this that is written: &#8216;The STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME the CHIEF CORNER stone&#8217;? Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; but on whomever it falls, it will scatter him like dust.&#8221; The scribes and the chief priests tried to lay hands on Him that very hour, and they feared the people; for they understood that He spoke this parable against them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-focus-of-the-passage-and-jesus-character\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Focus of the Passage and Jesus\u2019 Character<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus is <strong>God\u2019s patience, humanity\u2019s rejection of His messengers, and the identity of Jesus as the beloved Son<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus reveals Himself as <strong>the long-awaited Son sent by the Father, rejected by religious leaders, yet ultimately exalted as the foundation of God\u2019s Kingdom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This parable also reveals God\u2019s extraordinary patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judgment does come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But only after repeated invitations to repent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-people-in-the-interaction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The People in the Interaction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This interaction includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Jesus<\/strong>, teaching through a parable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The vineyard owner<\/strong>, representing God the Father<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The vineyard tenants<\/strong>, representing Israel\u2019s religious leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The servants<\/strong>, representing God\u2019s prophets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The beloved son<\/strong>, representing Jesus Christ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The crowd<\/strong>, listening to the parable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-happened-in-the-scene\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happened in the Scene<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus tells the story of a man who plants a vineyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He carefully prepares it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he leases it to vine growers before leaving on a journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When harvest time arrives, the owner sends a servant to collect his share of the fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of honoring the owner, the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The owner sends another servant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same thing happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He sends a third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, the servant is abused and rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the owner makes a remarkable statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat shall I do? I will send my beloved son; perhaps they will respect him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, when the tenants see the son, they begin plotting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is the heir. Let us kill him, so that the inheritance will be ours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They drag the son outside the vineyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then they kill him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus pauses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And asks the crowd:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat, then, will the owner of the vineyard do to them?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer is unavoidable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The owner will come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judge the wicked tenants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And entrust the vineyard to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-deep-theology-of-the-vineyard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Deep Theology of the Vineyard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus\u2019 audience would have immediately recognized the imagery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the Old Testament, the vineyard often symbolized Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps the clearest example appears in Isaiah 5, where God describes Israel as His carefully planted vineyard that failed to produce the fruit He desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus intentionally draws upon that imagery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vineyard is not the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The owner is not the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The problem is the tenants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God faithfully provided everything necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet those entrusted with spiritual leadership began acting as though the vineyard belonged to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of serving God\u2019s people, they sought to control them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of producing fruit for God, they pursued power for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This parable is therefore not a condemnation of Israel as a nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a direct condemnation of unfaithful leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-patience-of-god\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Patience of God<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most remarkable features of this parable is the patience of the vineyard owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice what he does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He sends one servant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each servant is rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each servant is mistreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet the owner continues reaching out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This reflects the history of Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God repeatedly sent prophets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Isaiah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jeremiah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ezekiel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Amos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Zechariah<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again and again, God called His people to repentance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again and again, many rejected His messengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The story reveals a God who is extraordinarily patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He delays judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He extends mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And He keeps inviting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then comes the greatest act of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He sends His own Son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-beloved-son\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Beloved Son<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only once does the owner use this description:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy beloved son.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luke intentionally echoes Jesus\u2019 baptism and transfiguration, where the Father declares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is My beloved Son.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tenants recognize exactly who the son is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice that they do not mistake his identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They reject him because of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, many religious leaders understand Jesus\u2019 claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their response is not ignorance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is rebellion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The murder of the son points unmistakably toward the Cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus knows exactly what awaits Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And He openly declares it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-rejected-cornerstone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Rejected Cornerstone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus then quotes Psalm 118:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThe stone which the builders rejected, this became the chief cornerstone.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most important messianic prophecies in the New Testament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Builders reject the stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God chooses it as the cornerstone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The religious leaders reject Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God establishes Him as the foundation of salvation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The irony could not be greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those entrusted with recognizing the Messiah become the very ones who reject Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet their rejection cannot prevent God\u2019s plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, it fulfills it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-judgment-and-grace\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Judgment and Grace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus concludes with a sobering warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The one who falls on this stone will be broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The one upon whom the stone falls will be crushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout Scripture, encounters with Christ always require a response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People either humble themselves before Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or they eventually face His judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no neutral ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet even this warning reflects grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus is speaking before the Cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is still inviting His hearers to repent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judgment is coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But mercy is still available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-religious-leaders-understand\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Religious Leaders Understand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luke records that the chief priests and scribes know Jesus is speaking about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They understand the parable perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue is not comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue is response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than repenting, they seek to arrest Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parable reveals their hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then history confirms it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within days, they will do exactly what Jesus described.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mood-and-tone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mood and Tone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tone moves from <strong>expectation \u2192 patience \u2192 rejection \u2192 prophecy \u2192 warning \u2192 confrontation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And through every stage, God\u2019s sovereignty remains unmistakable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-jesus-reveals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Jesus Reveals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus reveals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">God is extraordinarily patient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The Father repeatedly calls people to repentance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Jesus is the beloved Son.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Human rejection cannot stop God\u2019s redemptive plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Christ is the cornerstone of God\u2019s Kingdom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Every person must respond to Him.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-response-of-the-others\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Response of the Others<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-tenants\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Tenants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They reject every messenger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, they kill the Son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-crowd\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Crowd<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They react with shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-religious-leaders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Religious Leaders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They recognize themselves in the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet instead of repenting, they harden their hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-jesus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jesus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He reveals both God\u2019s mercy and God\u2019s coming judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-lesson-for-us-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Lesson for Us in 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-god-is-patient-beyond-measure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. God Is Patient Beyond Measure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His repeated invitations reveal His desire that people repent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-rejecting-god-s-son-has-eternal-consequences\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Rejecting God\u2019s Son Has Eternal Consequences<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything ultimately centers on Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-spiritual-leadership-carries-great-responsibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Spiritual Leadership Carries Great Responsibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those entrusted with influence are accountable to God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-god-s-purposes-cannot-be-defeated\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. God\u2019s Purposes Cannot Be Defeated<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Human opposition ultimately fulfills His sovereign plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-christ-must-become-the-cornerstone-of-our-lives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Christ Must Become the Cornerstone of Our Lives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every other foundation will eventually fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-final-reflection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Reflection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Parable of the Wicked Vine Growers<\/strong> is more than a prediction of the Cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the story of God\u2019s relentless pursuit of humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again and again, the Father sent His messengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again and again, they were rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, He sent His beloved Son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not because He was unaware of what would happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But because love continued to reach toward those who resisted Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cross was not evidence that God\u2019s plan had failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was the very means through which His plan would succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Son whom the builders rejected became the cornerstone upon which the Church was built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That truth remains unchanged today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every life is ultimately built upon some foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus asks each of us to consider only one question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Will Christ be the cornerstone upon which I build my life\u2014or will I reject the very One God has chosen as the foundation of salvation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-suggested-reading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Suggested 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