Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

“Entitlement is the belief that one is deserving of or entitled to certain privileges or special treatment.”

Characters in the Parable

Warning for Israel

Warnings for the Church

What does God expect?

  1. God requires that our place of worship be a house of prayer for all nations (11:17).
  2. God also requires our community to be a forgiving one (11:25).
  3. We are to give to God what belongs to Him (12:17).
  4. We are also to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (12:30), and our neighbors as ourselves (12:31).

Summary