In Week 9 of the “Come and See” Grow Group Podcast, the group—Chip, Pastor Joey, Brandon, and Barry—engages in rich discussion centered around Jesus’ teachings and parables, particularly the Parable of the Wicked Tenants (Vineyard), the story of Zacchaeus, and the cleansing of the temple. The episode blends theological insights with personal reflections on repentance, the heart behind worship, persecution of faith, and the state of society. The group emphasizes the importance of true repentance, the purpose of the temple (both literal and personal), and the readiness to bear spiritual fruit. The conversation concludes with personal prayer requests and encouragement rooted in faith.If you want to follow along with our daily scripture readings, Come and See devotional guides are available on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.00:00–02:35 – Introduction and light-hearted jigsaw puzzle story; Joey returns post-surgery.02:36–04:24 – Personal updates: family milestones, mission trips, and Joey’s new book “Unsinkable.”04:25–08:10 – Discussion of the Parable of the Wicked Tenants (Matthew 21): symbolic roles, injustice, and God’s grace through Jesus.08:11–11:59 – Social media hostility toward Christian content; cultural rejection of Christ; connecting parable themes to modern responses to the gospel.12:00–14:35 – Cultural examples of cruelty and judgment; comparison to Jesus’ rejection and society’s need for a Savior.14:36–19:11 – The heart of the tenant metaphor: entitlement, gratitude, and displaying Christlike character during crises.19:12–22:07 – Zacchaeus’ story (Luke 19): God’s pursuit despite unworthiness; hope in Christ’s acceptance.22:08–26:28 – True repentance: vertical (with God) and horizontal (with people); example from Zacchaeus and real-life restitution story.26:29–28:01 – Prodigal son and the importance of reconciliation; parallels with Zacchaeus.28:02–30:34 – Jesus’ triumphal entry and fig tree cursing: symbolism of fruitlessness and spiritual power through faith.30:35–33:22 – Jesus overturns temple tables again; reflection on sacredness of worship spaces and personal integrity.33:23–35:19 – Corruption in the temple: gouging worshipers, profiting from religion, and modern parallels in church dynamics.35:20–37:14 – Intentional misuse of church community for personal gain; example of business-motivated church attendance.37:15–39:02 – Temple as metaphor for the believer: evaluating what needs cleansing in our hearts and motives.39:03–41:06 – The heart as central theme: from Zacchaeus to Mary’s gift to Jesus; motivations behind religious actions.41:07–42:34 – Fig tree symbol revisited: staying spiritually fruitful and vigilant in living faithfully.42:35–44:57 – Fig tree as symbol of Israel and spiritual transition to the Church; link to Romans and eschatological views.44:58–47:09 – Prayer requests: flood victims, family situations, healing, and guidance. Episode closes in prayer.47:10–47:39 – Outro: podcast details, devotional availability, and next episode preview.

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