The Sending of the Son

THE SENDING OF THE SON
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 5/12/2019
Mark 12:1-12

Sermon Theme – The foolishness of those who reject the Lord Jesus Christ and the salvation that is only available in Him will be seen when God’s forbearance gives way to God’s fury. So seek God’s forgiveness while there is still time to repent and believe in God’s glorious gift of His only beloved Son, our Savior.

I. The Forbearance of God - (Mark 12:1-8)
   A. The Context of the Parable (12:1)
       1. The Similarities - (Isaiah 5:1-7)
       2. The Differences - (The Tenants)
   B. The Details of the Parable (12:2-8)
       1. The Servants of God - (2 Chron. 36:14-16)
       2. The Son of God - (Mark 1:1, 11; 9:7)
       3. The Suffering Son - (Mark 3:6; 12:13)
   C. The Application of the Parable (Ps. 103:8-14)

II. The Fury of God - (Mark 12:9, 12)
   A. The Foolishness of the Tenants – (12:9)
   B. The Foolishness of Israel's Leaders – (12:12)
   C. The Foolishness of the World - (Rom. 1:18-23)

III. The Forgiveness of God - (Mark 12:10-11)
   A. Jesus is the Rejected Stone – (12:10a)
   B. Jesus is the Cornerstone – (12:10b-11)
   C. Jesus is our Salvation - (Acts 4:10-12)