A Justified Rebellion Against A Rebel Text: 1Kgs 21:1-3 I. The Farmer and the Furlough- 1Kgs 21:1 1Kgs 21:1 • Some of Jesus Christ’s parables concern vineyards. Nu 22:24; Mt 21:33; Mk 12:1 • Vineyards were associated with a settled, peaceful life. Deut 6:10-11; Neh 9:25; Ezek 28:26 • Vineyards were important for agriculture. Deut 20:6; Judg 14:5; 2Kgs 25:11-12; • Vineyards were a sign of wealth. 1Sam 22:7; 2Kgs 5:26; Eccl 2:4 • Warnings about vineyards Job 24:6; Song 2:15; Jer 12:10; II. The Inventor and the Employee- 1Kgs 21:2 III. Commerce and Consecration- 1Kgs 21:2 Lev 25:23; Deut 11:10-14; 1Sam 8:14 IV. The Servant and the Sovereign- 1Kgs 21:3 Isa 5:3-5; Ezek 34:2-3; Ezek 46:18 Get a vineyard, maintain it and if need be, die for it.