Luke 20:1-18 - True Authority

This passage in Luke serves as both a warning and a reminder of true holy authority and salvation. Jesus, when confronted by the chief priests and law teachers in the temple courts, gives them a stark reminder of where His authority comes from, God Almighty. This is the same today. As Christians today we should act as delegates and proponents of the Word of God and keep close to our hearts the true authority that rests with God the Father, Christ and the Holy Spirit.

Jesus follows with the parable of the tenants; this portrays the history of rejecting God’s messengers and prophets. The son finally being sent to the vineyard represents Jesus Himself and foretells Jesus’ coming rejection and crucifixion. The parable ends by Jesus explaining that the stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone, and the power it yields. This is the warning to those who reject Jesus’ salvation and revealing God’s plan of what the new covenant will be built on – Jesus Christ the Son.

This passage provides a stark and clear reminder where true authority lies and asks us to submit to Christ’s authority and recognise Him as the cornerstone of our faith.