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245: Parable of Wicked Tenants: Who Should I See Myself As?

Jul 21, 2025    Rohan Bell, Jeanie Schwarz

esus’ sharpest parables weren’t just for “them” — they were for us. In this powerful episode, Rohan and Jeannie explore the confronting parable of the wicked tenants, challenging us to ask not only what it meant then, but who we are in the story today. Are we producing fruit for God — or trying to own the vineyard?


👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...


✅ How Jesus used the parable to expose the failure of religious leaders

✅ Why we should assume we’re the “bad guys” in Jesus’ stories

✅ What it means to trip over the cornerstone — and how to recover

✅ How allegiance to Jesus reshapes every part of life

✅ A fresh perspective on grace, judgment, and the beauty of surrender


⏱️ Timestamps


00:00 – Jeannie’s sniffles, short episodes, and vineyard intro

01:13 – Jesus’ purpose behind the parable of the wicked tenants

03:43 – Who are we in the story? Letting the parable confront us

07:52 – The rejected cornerstone and God's unstoppable plan

11:00 – What it means to trip over Jesus today

16:00 – Crushed but not abandoned: grace in brokenness

20:10 – Don’t assume you’re the hero — let the Word change you


🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application


Have you ever assumed you’re the “good guy” in the Bible stories? What if Jesus is gently confronting parts of your life through this parable? What fruit are you producing for the Kingdom — and who are you giving it to?


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