Matthew #104 - One Hour Workers

20:1-16 is a fascinating parable that exposes our hearts and faulty thinking
It is enclosed in a frame (19:30 and 20:16) that says that the Day of Judgment is going to be full of surprises!
I. The Prompt
II. The Parable
III.The Point
Beware of ways you think He “owes you”
•Why am I suffering when I tried to be faithful?
•Why has He blessed this other person more than me?
Luke 4:25-27: Elisha and Gentile woman, Naaman the Syrian leper
•He does not owe anyone salvation The Q about the Lost is not: how can God be loving and condemn anyone, but rather: how can God be just and save anyone? The cross is pure grace
There will be lots of surprises on the Day of Judgment (19:30; 20:16)
There will also be an overwhelming sense of His superabundantly generous grace! 19:29 promises 10,000% return on the investment of your life for Him!