Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Så begynte Han å tale til øversteprestene, de skriftlærde og de religiøse lederne, og fortalte dem en historie: «En mann plantet en vingård. Han satte et gjerde rundt druestokkene, gravde en plass der vindruene kunne presses og bygde et utkikstårn. Så leide han vingården ut til noen arbeidere og dro til et land langt borte. Da det var tid for innhøstning, sendte han en tjener tilbake til vingården for at han skulle hente noe av avlingen.
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.