Parable #14 - The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard Matthew 19:30-20:16 1. The Lecture – Matthew 20:16 2. The Legend – Matthew 20:1-15 3. The Lessons √ The “Householder” = God √ The “Vineyards” = The World We Live in √ The “Laborers” = Those Who Come to Salvation √ The “Day” = The Scope of a Person’s Lifetime √ The “Evening” = Eternity Future √ The “Penny” = Eternal Life

Five Lessons on Salvation and Service: 1) God is Setting the Terms 2) God is Saving Throughout Time – John 9:4 3) God is Redeeming the Willing 4) God is Blessing Those Who Work – Ephesians 2:10 5) God is Keeping His Promises