Theme: God's gracious unfairness
Exegetical note
The original "punchline" to this parable was probably verse 15, which would shift the focus of the parable properly from the laborers to the vineyard owner and would underscore his generosity. The lesson, then, is about God and God's coming Reign:
God will be just to all but "unfairly" gracious to some.
Call to Worship
Leader: Let us gather in the name of the God of glory!
People: LET US JOIN TO WORSHIP THE GOD OF GRAC…
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