Hic est hæres

There are several kinds of greetings to the Messiah, coming to Jerusalem, both actual greetings and greetings in a parable:

1. Bartimaeus, outside Jericho: Jesus, Son of David, have mercy upon me.
2. General crowds at the gates of Jerusalem: Hosanna!
3. Tenants in the parable of the vineyard: "Hic est hæres," Here is the heir, let's kill him.

It is a somber comparison, because we also know EXACTLY who this last one is, the only Son of the Father. Are we closer to good and faithful Bartimaeus or to the wicked tenants in the parable?

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