module three the parable of the workers in a vineyard Flashcards
What did the man go out to do early in the morning?
The man went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
What did the man agree to pay the workers he hired early in the morning?
He agreed to pay them the regular wage of a silver coin a day.
At what times did the man go out again to hire more workers?
He went out again at nine o’clock, twelve o’clock, three o’clock, and nearly five o’clock.
Why were some men still standing in the marketplace at nearly five o’clock?
They were standing there because no one had hired them.
What did the man do with the workers he found at nearly five o’clock?
He told them to go and work in the vineyard as well.
How did the owner instruct his foreman to pay the workers in the evening?
He instructed the foreman to pay the workers their wages, starting with those who were hired last and ending with those who were hired first.
How much were the workers hired at five o’clock paid?
they were paid a silver coin each
Why did the workers hired first grumble against the employer?
they grumbled because they thought they would get more than those who were hired last, but they were all paid the same amount.
What did the employer say to the grumbling workers?
He reminded them that he had not cheated them and that they had agreed to work for one silver coin. He also said that he had the right to do as he wished with his money and asked if they were jealous because he was generous.
What was Jesus’ concluding statement in this parable?
Jesus concluded, “So those who are last will be first, and those who are first will be last.”
