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The Vineyard Still Belongs to God

A 7-Week Devotional Journey through Luke 20:9–18

The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers

⁹ Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A certain man planted a vineyard, leased it to vinedressers, and went into a far country for a long time. ¹⁰ Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the vinedressers, that they might give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the vinedressers beat him and sent him away empty-handed. ¹¹ Again he sent another servant; and they beat him also, treated him shamefully, and sent him away empty-handed. ¹² And again he sent a third; and they wounded him also and cast him out.

¹³ “Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What shall I do? I will send my beloved son. Probably they will respect him when they see him.’ ¹⁴ But when the vinedressers saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.’ ¹⁵ So they cast him out of the vineyard and killed him. Therefore what will the owner of the vineyard do to them? ¹⁶ He will come and destroy those vinedressers and give the vineyard to others.”

And when they heard it they said, “Certainly not!”

¹⁷ Then He looked at them and said, “What then is this that is written:

‘The stone which the builders rejected
Has become the chief cornerstone’?

¹⁸ Whoever falls on that stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder.”

Week 6 — Jesus Is the Beloved Son and Rightful Heir

Scripture Focus: Luke 20:13-15

“Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What shall I do? I will send my beloved son. Probably they will respect him when they see him.’ But when the vinedressers saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.’ 

Lesson for The Week:
Jesus is not merely another messenger; He is the Son.

The owner sent his beloved son. Jesus was speaking of Himself. The leaders would reject Him, but their rejection would not change who He is. Jesus is the Son, the Heir, the Savior, and Lord over all.

Reflection Question:
Is Jesus truly central in my life, my decisions, my service, and my faith?

Prayer:
Merciful God, in the name of Jesus, keep my heart centered on Christ. Let nothing and no one take His rightful place. Help me honor Jesus as God the Son, Lord, Savior, and rightful Heir over all things. Amen.

Posted June 1, 2026