Jesus tells this parable of the tenants right there in the temple courts, with crowds gathered and the religious elite seething with hate. It’s a story that cuts straight to the heart of the matter, revealing God’s gracious authority, our human tendency to defy it, and His merciful invitation to salvation—along with a sobering reminder of what happens when we persist in rebellion. Jesus calls us to reject rebellion and embrace His redemptive grace as faithful stewards of God’s kingdom work. (Luke 20:9-18)