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Explore the Kingdom of Heaven through the laborers in the vineyard parable, understanding blessings in Christ and God's sovereignty over all things. Reflect on justice, value of work, and ownership in spiritual context.
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The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) • “The kingdom of heaven is like...” (vs. 1a). A. No laborers in heaven (Revelation 14:13). B. Kingdom is God’s people—His church (Colossians 1:13-18).
The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) II. “…Laborers…” (vs. 1b). A. Blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). B. Labor in Christ (Ephesian 2:8-10).
The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) III. “…For his vineyard” (vs. 1c). A. Holiness (Romans 6:17-22). B. Souls (Roman 1:13).
The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) IV.“…Whatever is right I will give you…” (vs. 4). A. The Judge of all the earth does right (Genesis 18:25).
The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) V. “…They complained against the landowner…” (vs. 11). A. Overestimating the value of our own work (Romans 3:21-24). B. Underestimating the value of a soul (Luke 15:4-7; II Peter 3:9).
The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) VI. “…Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with my own things?” (vs. 15). A. All things are His (Psalm 24:1).