Parable of the Landowner: A Lesson in Grace and Equality
The parable of the landowner in Matthew 19:30-20:16 challenges traditional notions of fairness and highlights the grace and generosity of the landowner. Through his actions, we see a new vision of the Kingdom of Heaven where everyone is offered the opportunity to be involved, regardless of when they were chosen. The story emphasizes the character of the landowner, his personal involvement, and the unexpected outcomes that defy conventional expectations. This powerful narrative serves as a reminder of God's inclusive love and the greater purpose beyond earthly notions of merit and entitlement.
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Matthew 19:30 20: 16 It s Not Fair!
19:30 But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then. IT S NOT FAIR! 16 So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last. Bookend 1:The rich young ruler and afterwards the disciples ask, Who in the world can be saved? Jesus responds, nothing is impossible with God.. Peter s thoughts, We ve given up everything to follow you. What will we get? Jesus gracious response and intro to the story 19:30 Bookend 2: 20:16 28 Jesus predicts his death and the request of James and John and their mother. More on this later Matthew:19:30-20:16
Our understanding of this parable begins with us seeing that the emphasis is on the landowner s character and actions not the vineyard workers. 20:1 For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the landowner who Matthew:19:30-20:16
20:1For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the landowner who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2He agreed to pay the normal daily wage and sent them out to work. 3 At nine o clock in the morning he was passing through the marketplace and saw some people standing around doing nothing. 4 So he hired them, telling them he would pay them whatever was right at the end of the day. 5 So they went to work in the vineyard. At noon and again at three o clock he did the same thing. 6 At five o clock that afternoon he was in town again and saw some more people standing around. He asked them, Why haven t you been working today? 7 They replied, Because no one hired us. The landowner told them, Then go out and join the others in my vineyard. The Kingdom of Heaven when viewed through the Landowner s Character Offers us a New Vision to see that, It s About the Grace and Generosity of a Landowner who Is Personally Involved and Connected with those he chooses Matthew:19:30-20:16
20:1For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the landowner who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2He agreed to pay the normal daily wage and sent them out to work. 3 At nine o clock in the morning he was passing through the marketplace and saw some people standing around doing nothing. 4 So he hired them, telling them he would pay them whatever was right at the end of the day. 5 So they went to work in the vineyard. At noon and again at three o clock he did the same thing. 6 At five o clock that afternoon he was in town again and saw some more people standing around. He asked them, Why haven t you been working today? 7 They replied, Because no one hired us. The landowner told them, Then go out and join the others in my vineyard. The Kingdom of Heaven when viewed through the Landowner s Character Offers us a New Vision to see that, It s About the Grace and Generosity of a Landowner who: Is Personally Involved and Connected with those he chooses Offers everyone the opportunity to be involved in his kingdom Matthew:19:30-20:16
8That evening he told the foreman to call the workers in and pay them, beginning with the last workers first.9When those hired at five o clock were paid, each received a full day s wage.10When those hired first came to get their pay, they assumed they would receive more. But they, too, were paid a day s wage.11When they received their pay, they protested to the owner,12 Those people worked only one hour, and yet you ve paid them just as much as you paid us who worked all day in the scorching heat. 13 He answered one of them, Friend, I haven t been unfair! Didn t you agree to work all day for the usual wage?14Take your money and go. I wanted to pay this last worker the same as you.15Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others? 16 So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last. The Kingdom of Heaven when viewed through the Landowner s Character Offers a New Vision to see that, It s About the Grace and Generosity of a Landowner who: Is Personally Involved and Connected with those he chooses Offers everyone the opportunity to be involved in his kingdom Desires that everyone who works for him see that offering grace and generosity is about doing what is right and sometimes what is unexpected. Matthew 19:30-20:16
The Kingdom of Heaven when viewed through the Landowner s Character Offers us a New Vision to see that, Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be jealous because I am kind to others? So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last. It s About the Grace and Generosity of a Landowner who: Desires that his workers let go of the world s vision of fairness and participate in the Kingdom s Vision of Grace and Generosity as shown by the Landowner Matthew 19:30-20:16
16So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last. The Landowner (i.e. Jesus) desires that we let go of the world s vision and participate in the His Understanding of Grace and Generosity and as a result we grow in our understanding of: Grace Equality Worth Dignity Kindness Generosity Matthew 19:30-20:16
