A simple story with an important meaning. “A certain man,” is the Lord. A vineyard is the land and people of Israel. “Husbandmen” the leaders of Israel. “A servant” refers to the prophets of the Old Testament.
V.3-11 This is Israel in the Old Testament.
V.6 What a lovely picture of God’s beloved Son!
V.10 Refers to the Lord Jesus in the future.
V.12 The wicked men to whom the Lord had been telling the story, realized its meaning, yet it did not change their attitude toward Him.
V.13-17 They try to catch Him in another way. What a perfect answer He gave them.