God’s Expectation for Good Grapes (7/26/2026)

First in a series of studies in Isaiah 5

“And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah, Judge, please, between Me and My vineyard. What more could have been done to My vineyard That I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, Did it bring forth wild grapes?” (Isaiah 5:3-4).

Through a brief parable in the first part of this chapter, Isaiah pictures the blessings God has given the Jewish people, God’s disappointment in their refusal to be faithful to Him in spite of His blessing, and the punishment they will receive as a result.

This parable depicts God’s attitude and reaction toward people in any Age who turn down the privilege of sonship by ignoring His instruction and disobeying His word. The question, “What else could God do that He has not done?” rings loud and clear to every generation—and it should never be taken lightly.

The greatest blessing, of course, is God’s offering His Son as a sacrifice that would satisfy His demand for justice and atone for the sins of His creation. Without that sacrifice, we would have no hope of making Heaven our eternal home. Since Jesus made that sacrifice, we have no excuse if we are not saved.

In our generation, we show our recognition of the love and grace God has extended by becoming a Christian and by remaining faithful throughout our lives. There is no other way to please Him.