Lord of the Vineyard

Lord of the Vineyard

The scriptures are rich with stories, metaphors, and parables that refer to God as "Lord of the Vineyard," or "Master of the Vineyard." In the fifth chapter of Jacob, such references are used thirty-five times. Alma's conclusive statement "we see the great call of diligence of men to labor in the vineyard of the Lord" clearly identifies God as the vineyard's master (Alma 28:14). And, the Lord, himself said "I will bless all those who labor in my vineyard with a mighty blessing" (D&C 21:9). 
But, what is the symbolic meaning of the vineyard? Isaiah explained that "the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel" (Isaiah 5:7; 2 Nephi 15:7). Jacob said, "the things which this prophet Zenos spake,concerning the house of Israel...must surely come to pass" (Jacob 6:1).
Through the many verses about vineyards, we we see how God demonstrates his care and concern for his covenant people.