September 28, 2014

The sermon is from Matthew 21: 33-46 and is a parable about problematic tenants. The sermon hinges on verse 43 which is a directive, similar to that found in Isaiah 5: 1-7 to be fruitful. Critical is what is fruitful? We are often inclined to take traditional measures but the Isaiah 5: 7 focuses on "justice" and "righteousness." Yes, some of our standard metrics (numbers) are important, but at the end of the day, Jesus/God is/are looking for heart changes.