This is one of Jesus’ most direct conversations with the Jewish leaders about losing the privileges of their missional covenant established with God through Moses. The “kingdom of God” will be taken away from them and given to others who fulfill its purpose and bring fruits. However, Jesus quotes a verse from the Psalms suggesting that repentance was still available for the Jewish leaders because they hadn’t accomplished yet their plan to kill Him. All Christians are “tenants” or stewards of God’s gifts, and are expected to bring fruits.
