1. 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).

2. 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).

3. 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).

4. The Parable of the Laborers in 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).

5. 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).

6. The Parable of the Laborers in 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).