Matthew 21:28-32, NKJV
While Jesus was teaching in the synagogue, the chief priests and elders rudely interrupted him, questioning his authority to do “these things” (v. 23). “These things”: His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, cleansed the temple, and cursed the barren fig tree (vv.1-20). Jesus quieted them, asking whether John the Baptist’s authority was from heaven or men. They knew if they said it came from heaven, Jesus would ask why they didn’t believe him. They also knew that if they said that it came from men, he would say they feared the people; they counted John to be a prophet. So they answered, “We do not know.” Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for questioning His authority. “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things” (23-27).
Jesus the parable of the two sons, asking, “What do you think (v. 28a)?” The father commanded both of his sons to go, work today in his vineyard (vv. 28c, 30). The first son was disobedient, saying that he would not go work in his father’s vineyard. Afterward, he regretted being disobedient and went. His disobedience to his father was wrong. Scripture demands that children obey their parents in the Lord because this is right. Also parents are to be in line with the Word of God. The first son repented and became obedient to the will of his father.
(v.30). Jesus wanted to know what they thought of the two sons’ responses. They said that the first son did the will of his father. Jesus said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you (v.31). For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him; but tax collectors and harlots believed him; and when you saw it, you did not afterward regret it and believe him” (v.32). Today repent and respond obediently to the will of both your heavenly and earthly fathers. Have a happy Father’s Day.