Finishing up chapter 21 this week in our study of Matthew--Jesus tells a "judicial parable" to the religious leaders that exposes their hatred for the Father (the landowner) by their treatment of the son. When they realize they have judged themselves by judging (rightly) the parable's meaning, they are ready to seize Jesus--and if it wasn't for the crowds they would have. He is the chief cornerstone that the builders rejected, but he is precious in God's eyes and those of us who have trusted in Him!