In Matthew 21:28–46, Jesus tells two powerful parables that confront the gap between what we say and how we live. Through the story of two sons and the tenants of the vineyard, Jesus challenges religious leaders, and us, to examine obedience, repentance, and the fruit our lives produce. This episode explores what it means to truly do the Father’s will, the danger of rejecting God’s authority, and the hope found in responding to Him with humility and faith.

In this episode, we journey from the roadside outside Jericho to the heart of Jerusalem as Jesus moves steadily toward the cross. In Matthew 20:29–21:27, the blind cry out for mercy—and truly see who Jesus is—while religious leaders with sight struggle to recognize His authority. We explore the Triumphal Entry, the cleansing of the temple, and the growing tension as Jesus confronts misplaced worship, hollow religion, and challenged power. As crowds shout “Hosanna” and tables are overturned, one central question echoes through the passage: By what authority does Jesus do these things?

In Matthew 20:17–28, Jesus turns our ideas of power and success completely upside down. As He predicts His suffering and death, the disciples are still chasing status and position—prompting Jesus to redefine what true greatness really looks like. In this episode, we explore the tension between ambition and humility, the meaning of “drinking the cup,” and Jesus’ radical call to servant leadership.