The Parable of the Laborers in

the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16)

I. “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).
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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).
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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).