Penasquitos Stake Institute

Study Guide

 

1. Read the chapter heading for Matthew 21. List the five things in this chapter that preceed the parable of the wicked husbandmen. Read Matthew 21:23. Who was Jesus addressing, and where were they?

 

 

2. Read Matthew 21:33-34 (with JST footnote 33a). According to the JST footnote, to whom did Jesus give this parable? Why?

 

 

3. List the things the householder did to safeguard his vineyard before he left.

 

 

4. Read Matthew 21:35-36 (with footnote 35a). Why did the householder send his servants back to the vineyard? What happened to them?

 

 

5. Read Matthew 21:37-39. How did the householder expect his son to be received? What did the wicked husbandmen do to the householder's son? Why?

 

 

6. Read Matthew 21:40-41. What question did the Lord ask in Matthew 21:40? Why do you think the Savior left the conclusion of the parable for his listeners to decide?

 

 

 

7. Read Matthew 21:42-46. What message did Jesus have for the chief priests and Pharisees after he had taught this parable? Did they understand?

 

 

BONUS: Read also Mark 12:1-9, Luke 20:9-16, and JST-M 21:47-56. Note any additions or changes.