The Wicked Tenants

Summary

The Jesus Podcast – "The Wicked Tenants" (May 5, 2026)

Overview

This episode of The Jesus Podcast, hosted by Zach from Pray.com, explores the dramatic and impactful parable of the Wicked Tenants. Through immersive storytelling, the episode brings to life one of Jesus’s most provocative teachings aimed directly at the religious leaders of his time. The retelling unpacks key themes of stewardship, rebellion, authority, and the nature of God’s invitation to humanity. With cinematic narrative and theological reflection, the episode invites listeners to self-examination and deeper faith, drawing connections between ancient texts and timely spiritual lessons.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Introduction & Setting the Scene

• The episode begins with a prayer inspired by Psalm 118:22-23, focusing on Jesus as the "cornerstone" and a call for listeners to be good stewards of the Gospel.
  • Quote (Narrator, 00:02): "The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is Yahweh's doing. It is marvelous in our eyes."
• Jesus arrives at the temple, quickly drawing crowds and opposition from the Pharisees, setting up a tense backdrop for the parable.
• The Pharisees challenge Jesus’s authority, referencing the dramatic disruption he caused in the temple the day before.

The Authority Challenge (05:09)

• Jesus responds with a classic rabbinic counter-question about the baptism of John, trapping the Pharisees in their own political fears.
  • Quote (Storyteller, 05:33): "Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven or a simple work of man?"
• When the Pharisees equivocate, Jesus refuses to answer outright, shifting seamlessly into teaching mode: "Then neither will I tell you by what authority I do what I do." (Storyteller, 06:20)

Parable #1: The Two Sons (06:30)

• Jesus tells the story of a father and two sons to illustrate the nature of true obedience versus lip service.

  • One son initially refuses but later obeys; the other agrees to help but never acts.

• The Pharisees identify the obedient son as the true follower, but Jesus turns the lesson on them, pointing out that notorious sinners are entering the kingdom ahead of them because of repentance and acceptance.

  • Quote (Storyteller, 07:22): "Truly, I tell you, these tax collectors and prostitutes that you reject are entering the kingdom of heaven ahead of you. They rejected God in the beginning, but now they see me and they accept the mercy that I offer."

Parable #2: The Wicked Tenants (08:04)

Host Introduction (08:04)

• Zach introduces the main parable, underscoring its rich symbolism and challenging message aimed squarely at the religious elite.
• Quote (Zach, 08:04): "This story is about the wicked tenants, and it offers a profound exploration of stewardship, rebellion, and the divine invitation to participate in the kingdom of God. ... Pay close attention to this one and buckle up. It's not for the faint of heart."

Dramatized Retelling (09:02–16:36)

• The parable is told through original, Hollywood-style narration:

  • A kind landowner (representing God) develops a vineyard (symbolic of Israel) and entrusts it to tenants (the religious leaders).
  • The tenants murder the owner’s servants (the prophets) and eventually his son (a clear foreshadowing of Jesus).
  • The host and storyteller explore the tenants’ escalating violence and deceit, highlighting human tendencies to claim God’s gifts as their own and reject divine messengers.

• Memorable Moments:

  • The chilling shift from the tenants’ false hospitality to open violence.
  • The tenants' defiant belief that killing the heir will grant them the inheritance.
    • Quote (Tenant, 16:00): "If we kill his heir, the land will be ours for good."
  • The escalation from the murder of servants to the unthinkable murder of the son.

Jesus’ Challenge and Pharisaic Response (16:36)

• Jesus closes the story by directly asking the Pharisees to judge the tenants’ fate.

  • Quote (Storyteller, 16:39): "What do you think the landowner will do to those wicked tenants?"

• The Pharisees answer that the landowner will punish the wicked tenants and rent to others—unintentionally condemning themselves.

• Jesus underscores the point with Psalm 118:22, reinforcing his role as the cornerstone rejected by the builders.

  • Quote (Storyteller, 17:16): "The kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to those who will collaborate and cherish the vineyard. ... You can either be broken underneath this stone, or you can attack it and be crushed by its power."

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Theological Reflection & Application (19:32)

Parable Explained

• Zach draws clear lines between the parable and Israel’s history:

  • The landowner = God
  • The vineyard = Israel (or the arena in which God’s people are meant to be fruitful)
  • The servants = Prophets rejected and murdered by Israel
  • The son = Jesus, whose imminent death is being prophetically foreshadowed

• The tragic mistake of the Pharisees (and humanity): believing that violence or control can seize God’s gifts; failing to grasp that God’s kingdom is a gift, not a prize for self-seeking.

  • Quote (Zach, 19:32): "You see, the religious leaders of the time chose control and temporary gain over submission to God's will. ... The momentum of God is unstoppable, and nor can the kingdom of God and favor from God be seized through violence or cunning."

Invitation to Self-Examination

• Zach asks listeners to consider:

  • Are we stewards who appreciate God’s entrusted gifts, or do we claim them as our own?

  • The judgment against the tenants is not just a warning, but also an opening: those who accept Christ, even (and especially) those previously rejected by society, become the new tenants of God’s vineyard.

  • The parable is both an invitation and a warning—a call to humility, submission, and fruitfulness.

  • Quote (Zach, 19:32): "It is a story that calls us to examine how we've stewarded the gifts entrusted to us and how we've submitted to the authority of God by embracing Jesus. In embracing Jesus, we find our true inheritance in the kingdom of God, an inheritance not earned by violence or greed or backbiting, but granted through grace for the one who calls us to bear fruit in every season."

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is Yahweh's doing. It is marvelous in our eyes." (Narrator, 00:02)
• "Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven or a simple work of man?" (Storyteller, 05:33)
• "Truly, I tell you, these tax collectors and prostitutes that you reject are entering the kingdom of heaven ahead of you." (Storyteller, 07:22)
• "If we kill his heir, the land will be ours for good." (Tenant, 16:00)
• "You can either be broken underneath this stone, or you can attack it and be crushed by its power." (Storyteller, 17:16)
• "The momentum of God is unstoppable, and nor can the kingdom of God and favor from God be seized through violence or cunning." (Zach, 19:32)
• "In embracing Jesus, we find our true inheritance in the kingdom of God, granted through grace." (Zach, 19:32)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 – Opening prayer and Psalm 118 meditation
• 03:39 – Jesus enters the temple, confrontation with Pharisees
• 05:09 – Jesus counters their authority challenge
• 06:30 – Parable of the Two Sons
• 08:04 – Zach introduces the Parable of the Wicked Tenants
• 09:02–16:36 – Dramatized retelling of the Parable of the Wicked Tenants
• 16:36 – Jesus challenges the Pharisees with the meaning of the parable
• 17:16 – Jesus cites Psalm 118, declaring himself the rejected cornerstone
• 19:32 – Zach’s theological reflection and application

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Conclusion

This episode of The Jesus Podcast offers an emotionally charged and theologically rich retelling of the Parable of the Wicked Tenants. Through high-quality storytelling and insightful commentary, listeners are brought face-to-face with the consequences of rejecting God’s invitation and grace, and the greatest opportunity—embracing Jesus as the cornerstone and stewarding God’s gifts with humility and gratitude. The episode serves as a powerful reminder of both human waywardness and the relentless, redemptive love of God.

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Next episode tease: The Parable of the Wedding Feast—expect more dramatic, challenging, and transformative stories as Jesus’s teachings continue to unfold.

Transcript

[Narrator]

The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is Yahweh's doing. It is marvelous in our eyes. Psalm 118:22 23 Dear Lord, you have presented us all with a choice. We can choose you and embrace life. We can reject you and embrace despair. Today we declare that you and you alone are the author of life. There is no purpose, light, or love without a relationship with you. May this reality transform our hearts, and may we be empowered as people to proclaim this message. We want to be good stewards of the Gospel, proclaiming truth to all in our spheres of influence. Give us passion and courage to preach. Give us the wisdom to live out of your truth in all things. Would our lives glorify you? In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Thank you for praying with me today. You're listening to the Jesus Podcast. Stay tuned for this dramatic retelling of a parable told by Jesus. If this podcast has brought value to your faith, we'd love it if you left a review and shared it with a friend. We want the story of Jesus to be known throughout the world because when Jesus story is told, lives are transformed.

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[Tenant]

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[Narrator]

Jesus entered the temple with a crowd amassing around him. There was no more anonymity for him and his followers, no more quiet walks through the marketplace or short discourses outside the temple. Everywhere Jesus went, there was a scene, and people multiplied with every step he took. He entered the temple and smiled. The priest still needed to thoroughly clean up the mess he had made the day before. He stood on a platform near the eastern wall and began to teach. Each word trickled out of his mouth like a refreshing stream of water. Even the more provocative points cut straight to their souls, equally challenging, soothing. His prose was interrupted by familiar voices of contention. The Pharisees, devotees to religious power and dogma, cut his teaching short to challenge him. They gestured to the mess Jesus had made the day before and pointed at him accusingly.

[Landowner]

By what authority do you do these things?

[Storyteller]

They spat.

[Landowner]

Who gave you this authority?

[Narrator]

Their words were meant to be venomous, but the Chosen One of God knew better than to fear them. They were the ones without authority, not him.

[Storyteller]

Let me answer your question with a question. If you tell me the answer, then I will tell you where my authority comes from.

[Narrator]

He stepped down from the platform and circled them. The closer he got to them, the less in charge they felt. Righteous power emanated from Jesus like a fire radiating heat.

[Storyteller]

Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven or a simple work of man?

[Narrator]

The Pharisees snarled at the question. It was a trap, and they knew there was no way out. They should accept his authority. If they said it was from heaven, they would anger the crowd who saw Jesus as a prophet. If they said it was from man, their political prowess was at risk if they answered him. So they remained silent before answering, we

[Landowner]

do not know

[Narrator]

before answering. Pleased with their answer, the Son of Man left them and said, then neither

[Storyteller]

will I tell you by what authority I do what I do.

[Narrator]

Sensing the Pharisees dissatisfaction, he prodded them

[Storyteller]

and asked, tell me what you think of this story. There once was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, son, go and work today in the vineyard. His son shook his head and replied, I will not. But later he changed his mind and worked. Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. The other son said, yes, sir, I will go and work. But he didn't tell me, men of God, which of the two sons did what his father wanted?

[Narrator]

The Pharisees sensed Jesus trap, but couldn't

[Landowner]

help but answer the first son, who said no, but later did as he was told precisely.

[Narrator]

Jesus said with an empathetic grin, truly,

[Storyteller]

I tell you, these tax collectors and prostitutes that you reject are entering the kingdom of heaven ahead of you. They rejected God in the beginning, but now they see me and they accept the mercy that I offer. John came to you and showed you the way of righteousness, but you didn't believe him. And yet these people you call sinners did. And still, even after you met me, you refused to repent.

[Narrator]

Jesus didn't relent. He took the opportunity to hammer home his point.

[Storyteller]

Let me tell you another parable, one about a landowner and tenants who rejected his partnership.

[Zach (Host)]

God invites us all to partner with him. But will we be too prideful to accept that invitation? Do we want everything for ourselves and to do everything our own way? This is the Jesus Podcast. I'm Zach from Pray.com and I'm stoked to go through another dramatized story inspired by the parables of Jesus with you. This parable is rich in symbolism, and it's a searing indictment on misplaced priorities. This story is about the wicked tenants, and it offers a profound exploration of stewardship, rebellion, and the divine invitation to participate in the kingdom of God. While you listen to this story, remember who Jesus is speaking to. He's speaking to religious leaders who have rejected Jesus at every single turn. They think they have a claim on God's will and word. Jesus is about to use jabbing imagery to show them the error of their ways. Pay close attention to this one and buckle up. It's not for the faint of heart.

[Storyteller]

Asher stood tall on his watchtower overlooking his vineyard. Sunflowers danced with the wind and grapes ripened under the benevolent sun. Asher surveyed his domain with concern. The land, a mosaic of colors and life, stretched beneath him like a living tapestry. And yet, he couldn't stay. He had planted the vineyard, dug a winepress, and built the watchtower stone by stone. But he had to leave. His brother required help. So with a heart torn between pride and sorrow, he turned to his son and and said, we have to head

[Landowner]

west to help your uncle, and I can't spare any of our workers to keep up the field. I will allow some farmers to tend to the borders while we are away. We'll keep two of our laborers here to keep watch. They will send word to us if anything goes awry.

[Storyteller]

Asher, a man of vision and generosity, struck a deal with some men from a nearby farm.

[Landowner]

You may till the fertile banks of my land in exchange for safeguarding the vineyard in my absence, he said to the men.

[Storyteller]

The farmers were young and wore charming grins.

[Landowner]

This deal has room for each of us to thrive. You get to expand your property, and I get to rest assured that my land is taken care of. I will leave a few of my workers to tend to the vines on my behalf. I will send some of my men every season to collect the grapes.

[Tenant]

A fair deal from a fair man,

[Storyteller]

the head tenant replied. Yet something sinister lurked in the shadows underneath the light of his smile. The slithery man held out his hand

[Tenant]

and said, you've got yourself a deal. We'll reside here to farm the outskirts, and when the time comes, we'll welcome your servant with open arms. May we both grow rich together.

[Storyteller]

Asher was pleased by the man's flattery. He extended his hand and shook it. The deal was made. Asher packed, prepared his family, and left the land with just a few servants. The tenants waved from the watchtower with smiles beaming like the sunset. However, as Asher's family receded into the horizon, the warm smiles of the tenants disappeared, replaced by sinister grins.

[Tenant]

There he goes. The poor fool has no idea what he's agreed to.

[Storyteller]

The men gathered a few tools and stormed down the watchtower. They marched into the fields with evil intentions and slayed the workers charged with reporting to Asher. The head tenant spat on the ground with blood dripping from his face.

[Tenant]

When he sends his men for the harvest, they'll be in for a rude awakening.

[Storyteller]

The wind brought a cold bite, signaling the beginning of harvest season. It was time to reap before winter's jaws sank into the ground. Asher was anxious. He hadn't heard any words from his workers about the state of his land. He supposed no news was good news, but still, nervousness gnawed at him. He gathered three of his most trusted

[Landowner]

servants and said, take a donkey and wagon with you. Meet with the tenants and ask how things have gone. Then speak to the workers who remained. They may have a better grasp of how things are going. Be diligent with the grapes and don't stay longer than you must.

[Storyteller]

The servants all bowed their head and departed east. After a few days, they finally arrived. They walked along the winding dirt path leading up to the property. But as they reached the gates, something seemed off. Dozens of farmers were Loading crates of picked up grates onto the carts. The tenants had overtaken the vineyard and most of the grapes had already been harvested.

[Landowner]

What is the meaning of this?

[Storyteller]

One of the servants shouted.

[Landowner]

What are you doing with our master's grapes?

[Storyteller]

The head tenant dismounted his horse and picked up a cattle produce.

[Tenant]

Dear sirs, do not worry. This must be a misunderstanding, he said

[Storyteller]

with a charismatic voice. Then, with a swift and unexpected swipe of his arm, he knocked the servant in his jaw, sending him flying onto the floor. He pressed his foot against the servant's throat. When the other two servants tried to help, they were overpowered by a few of the tenants. One of them was killed with a dagger, and the other was dragged behind the watchtower to be stoned to death. The head tenant pressed his foot harder against the remaining servant's throat and said,

[Tenant]

get out of here and run back to your master.

[Storyteller]

He released his foot and the servant hurried away. Holding his jaw, the head tenant rolled his neck back and turned to his companions.

[Tenant]

Dispose of the bodies and get back to work.

[Storyteller]

Asher pressed a clean rag against his servant's jaw.

[Landowner]

What else did the tenant say? Is it possible that it's a misunderstanding?

[Storyteller]

The servant shook his head and winced in pain.

[Landowner]

That is all he said. My lord, it could be a misunderstanding about your agreement. He could also be wicked and kill us. If we return, I will send you back with a dozen of my armed guards. Go and get to the bottom of this. If at all possible, come back with the grapes. We need them to last as a family.

[Storyteller]

The servant did as he was told. He and the rest of the men departed back to the vineyard. This time they gripped their swords tightly. They looked to the watchtower. Several men were watching them from above. Just as they entered the gates, they were ambushed by nearly two dozen men. Swords clanged and clashed, but the servants were no match for the tenants. All but one was slain on the road. With broken ribs and a wounded spirit, the servant hobbled back to his master. It was a difficult journey, one that nearly took his life. Asher clenched his fist and pounded the table.

[Landowner]

What has happened to my land?

[Storyteller]

He turned to his son.

[Landowner]

You warned me about this, and I should have heeded your wisdom. Go. Bring a company of men to negotiate. You are my son and heir. They wouldn't dare disrespect you.

[Storyteller]

Asher's son bowed his head and departed. With a company of guards before him. He rode, intending to negotiate, Ignorant of the tenants plans. The tenants watched him ride in from a distance. Well, well, well, the head tenant scoffed.

[Tenant]

The old man has sent his son to retrieve what is. If we kill his heir, the land will be ours for good. Go and give him a royal greeting.

[Storyteller]

The tenants descended the hill on horseback, bent on sealing the stake over Ash's land. With swift and decisive blows, they slaughtered his son and the rest of his servants. All but one. One servant remained and fled west. With sorrow in his voice, the servant said, master, I'm so sorry your son has been slain.

[Narrator]

Tell me, jesus said to the Pharisees, listening.

[Storyteller]

What do you think the landowner will do to those wicked tenants?

[Narrator]

The Pharisees stroked their beards and looked at each other. With shrugs, they replied, no doubt he

[Landowner]

will bring those wretches to justice. He will rent the vineyard to better tenants who will share the crop.

[Storyteller]

Exactly.

[Narrator]

Jesus exclaimed with an emphatic tone. He held out his hands, pleading with them to understand his words. He was rebuking them, yes, but he was also begging them to see the error of their ways.

[Storyteller]

Have you ever read the Scriptures? It is said that the stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. The Lord has done this and it has marveled in our eyes. The kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to those who will collaborate and cherish the vineyard. There are only two options. You can either be broken underneath this stone, or you can attack it and be crushed by its power.

[Narrator]

The Pharisees understood that Jesus was speaking about them. They wanted to crush Jesus under their palm. They wanted to arrest him. But they knew they couldn't. Not yet.

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[Zach (Host)]

Alright, let's get right into it. Jesus is trying to communicate to the Pharisees that they are making the same mistake Israel made in the past. Israel murdered the prophets of old who proclaimed the will of God. They represent the servants who represented Asher. And now these Pharisees are conspiring to kill Jesus, who is portrayed as Asher's son. At the heart of this parable lies the landowner. He's a representation of God who establishes a vineyard with care and intentionality, equipping it with everything necessary for it to flourish. The vineyard, often symbolic of Israel in the Scriptures, could be seen as a broader metaphor for the realm where God's people are called to bear fruit. The landowner's trust in the vinedressers speaks of God's trust in us, entrusting us with care for his creation and the furtherance of his kingdom. But the violent rejection of the landowner's servants, culminating in the murder of the Son, mirrors the tragic history of the prophets in Israel and ultimately foreshadows Christ's own rejection and crucifixion. This part of the parable underscores a haunting aspect of human nature, our capacity to reject the very messengers and manifestations of God's love. You see, the religious leaders of the time chose control and temporary gain over submission to God's will. They refused to embrace Jesus in the same way they refused to embrace the prophets of old. The tenants thought that they could just seize the inheritance by killing the Son. But that's a gross misunderstanding of the nature of God's inheritance. You see, the Pharisees thought that by killing Jesus they would get to maintain their control. But what they didn't understand is that they were setting something divine in motion. You see, the momentum of God is unstoppable and nor can the kingdom of God and favor from God be seized through violence or cunning. It's granted through faithfulness and stewardship. It's a gift of God, not of works. Lest anyone should boast God desires partnership and mutual love out of his people, not forcible will and infighting and territory wars. However, we have a tendency to take what God has given us and claim it as our own. The tenants actions reflect a distortion of the human heart, where the gifts of God, meant to be stewarded with gratitude and humility, become objects of greed and sources of contention. Jesus question to his audience after this is therefore when the owner of the vineyard comes, what shall he do to those vinedressers? Jesus is giving us a rhetorical device that's an invitation to self examine what happens to us when we want to be in the kingdom of God yet reject Jesus, his teachings and his authority. This prompts us to consider how our own response to God, and Jesus in particular, has affected us. Are we stewards who recognize the gift of the vineyard and seek to bear fruit under the landowner's wishes in submission to the Son? Or do we live as if it all belongs to us in the first place? The judgment that's pronounced on the wicked tenants is stark, yet it opens way for a new understanding of God's kingdom, one that is not confined to an ethnic or religious boundary, but is extended to all who just produce fruit. This is a kingdom not of entitlement but of grace, where the rejected stone becomes the chief cornerstone. Jesus, quoting Psalm 118, reveals himself as the fulfillment of prophecy and the foundation of the new spiritual edifice. In this parable, Jesus offers both a warning and a promise. The warning is to reject the Son, is to forfeit our place in the vineyard. Yet the promise is that of a new community built on the cornerstone of Christ, where the fruits of the kingdom are borne by those who recognize and embrace him as Lord. As we reflect on the parable of the wicked tenants, we're invited into a story that is as relevant today as it was two millennia ago. It is a story that calls us to examine how we've stewarded the gifts entrusted to us and how we've submitted to the authority of God by embracing Jesus. In embracing Jesus, we find our true inheritance in the kingdom of God, an inheritance not earned by violence or greed or backbiting, but granted through grace for the one who calls us to bear fruit in every season. Join us next time for another brutal but amazing story told by Jesus. Jesus doesn't pull any punches, and he doesn't necessarily keep everything pg. So tune in next time for the parable. So tune in next time for the parable of the wedding feast. If this podcast has offered any value to your life, be sure to follow and subscribe. Doing so will make sure that you don't miss an episode. But it will also help us get discovered by more people. And we want the gospel story to be known throughout the ages.