What does Mark 12:5 mean?

Mark 12:5 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Mark 12:5 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.

3And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.

4And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.

5And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.

6Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.

7But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be our's.

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