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Jesus’ Parable of Being a Laborer in the Church

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  1. The Church Is the Lord’s Vineyard
    1. God calls the church a BODY – emphasizing its unity and cooperation
    2. God calls the church a FAMILY – emphasizing its closeness and acceptance
    3. God calls the church a KINGDOM – emphasizing its law and order
    4. God calls the church a BRIDE – emphasizing its faithfulness and love
    5. God calls the church a TEMPLE – emphasizing its worship and fellowship
    6. God calls the church a FLOCK – emphasizing its following and togetherness
    7. God calls the church an ARMY – emphasizing its mission and defense
    8. God calls the church a VINEYARD – emphasizing its hard work and daily effort
  2. The Lord Is the Vineyard’s Righteous Owner
    1. God is good and generous (Matt. 20:15; Psa. 34:8)
      1. God “gives” (Matt. 20:4, 8, 14)
    2. God is righteous and just (Matt. 20:4, 7, 15; Gen. 18:25)
      1. God does “no wrong” (Matt. 20:13)
    3. When it comes to our relationship with the Lord, let us:
      1. Not “suppose” that He will do differently than He has revealed (20:10)
      2. Never “grumble against” Him and His will (20:11)
      3. Remember that we “agreed” to submit to Him and serve Him (20:2, 13)
  3. All Laborers Are Equal Before the Lord
    1. God’s love is equal for all men and His desire equal for all to be saved (20:1-7; 1 Tim. 2:4; Acts 10:34-35)
    2. God draws a distinction between those “out” of His church and those who have come “into” His church (20:1, 3, 5, 6 ~ 20:2, 4, 7)
    3. All are welcome in His church and are treated “equally” (20:12; Gal. 3:28-29)
      1. All enter the church in the same way—baptized into Christ (Gal. 3:26-27)
      2. All are given the same work—bring lost souls to Christ (Mark 16:15)
      3. All will be “given” the “same” reward—home in heaven (Rev. 2:10)
  4. Every Christian Must Labor in the Lord’s Church
    1. Those in His vineyard are called “laborers” three times (20:1, 2, 8)
    2. Those sent “into” His vineyard are there to labor (20:2, 4, 7)
    3. The Lord is not pleased at all with those who “stand idle” (20:3, 6)
    4. Perhaps we could make each day of the week a special focus of work for the Lord—to create habits and become more consistent
      1. Sunday: ___________
      2. Monday: ___________
      3. Tuesday: ___________
      4. Wednesday: ___________
      5. Thursday: ___________
      6. Friday: ___________
      7. Saturday: ___________
    5. God is looking for laborers—is that me? (1 Cor. 3:5-9; 15:58)
  5. Are You a Laborer in the Lord’s Vineyard?
    1. Believe Jesus is the Son of God – Romans 10:9
    2. Repent of your sins and turn toward God – Romans 2:4
    3. Confess your faith in Jesus Christ – Romans 10:9
    4. Be baptized into Christ – Romans 6:3
      1. God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 2:38
      2. God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47
      3. God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23
    5. Keep serving the Lord sacrificially each day – Romans 12:1-2

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Matthew 20:1-16

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