THE STONE THE BUILDERS REJECTED

Mark 12:1-12

Key Verse 10

“Haven’t you read this passage of Scripture, The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone?”

1. Read verses 1-3. In Jesus’ parable, who or what are the following referring to: a man, a vineyard, and some farmers? (1) What did the landlord do at harvest time? (2) What was the farmers’ initial response? (3)

2. Read verses 4-8. What did the landlord persistently do for the farmers? (4-5) What did he do as a last resort to reconcile with them? (6) What did the tenants do to the landlord’s son? (7-8)

3. Read verses 9-12. What will the owner of the vineyard finally do? (9) What does it mean to become the cornerstone in regard to Jesus’ death and resurrection? (10-11) How did the religious leaders’ respond to the parable? (12)

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