Jesus begyndte nu at tale til dem i billeder: „Der var en mand, som ville dyrke vindruer på sin mark. Han tilplantede marken, omgav den med et stengærde og byggede et vagttårn for at beskytte den mod røvere. Så udhuggede han et bassin i klippegrunden, hvor saften kunne presses af druerne. Derefter lejede han sin vinmark ud til nogle forpagtere og rejste selv til udlandet.
What Does This Mean?
Jesus begins telling a parable about a man who planted a vineyard, protected it, and then leased it to others while he was away. This story highlights themes of responsibility and stewardship.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a garden that grows yummy fruits. You build fences around it for protection and leave it with your friends when you go on vacation. The parable teaches us about taking care of what we're given, just like looking after the plants in your garden.
Historical Background
Mark, one of Jesus' disciples, wrote this account. It was likely written between 65-70 AD for a Gentile audience. In that time, vineyards were important assets and parables were used to convey deeper spiritual lessons through everyday scenarios.
Living It Out Today
In today’s context, think about how we manage our responsibilities at work or in our community. Just like the man who trusted his workers with the vineyard, God entrusts us with resources and tasks that require our care and attention.