2. The Parable Of The Two Sons Matt 21:28-32

3. Matt 21:28-32 28 “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. 30 Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and said, ‘I go, sir,’ but he did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?”

4. They said to Him, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him; but tax collectors and harlots believed him; and when you saw it, you did not afterward relent and believe him.

5. The Parameters The Problem The Progression The Point The Particulars The Principles

6. The Parameters The Pharisees had just challenged Jesus’ authority and He responded by asking them to identify John the Baptist’s authority.

7. The Problem What is the reason for the lack of response to JB in Israel? How does one demonstrate that he is a son of the kingdom?

8. The Progression What does it mean to be a son in this parable? FIRST SON SECOND SON JESUS' QUESTION

9. The Point Regardless of one’s background, repentance and faith are what qualifies one to enter the kingdom of God.

10. The Particulars It was God’s purpose for the people to respond to JB but they rejected it. (Luke 7:30) Is this parable teaching works salvation?

11. The Principles Repentance, faith and obedience are more pleasing to God than ritualism. Repentance and faith are demonstrated by obedience. John 15:14 Past lifestyles of the repentant are no disqualification from the kingdom. God honors faith rather than false profession.