Monday, September 05, 2022

September 5 = Life of Christ #176 (Matthew 20:1-16) Jesus Tells the Parable of the Vineyard Workers

Jesus Tells the Parable of the Vineyard Workers
Matthew 20:1-16

Who do yo believe works harder and longer: (a) Mothers of pre-schoolers? (b) Attorneys? (c) Door-to-door salesmen? (d) Preachers? Why?



  • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
  • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
  • To what is the kingdom of heaven compared? Why is this parable told here?
  • Why are identical wages given to both early and late workers? Who is discontent and why (Matthew 20:10-12)? Is the land-owner's  practice unjust, generous, or both? Why?
  • Who gets any less of God: The "eleventh hour" converts (Gentiles)? Or those who should have known God since the "first hour" (the Jews)?
  • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
  • How do you feel about recent converts getting the same benefits as you in the kingdom?
  • Would you recommend that people wait until just before they die to come to Christ, so that they won't have to work so hard or give up so much? Why? 
  • Do you ever envy God's blessings on others? Why?
  • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.








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