Although we may overlook occasions when others receive unfair treatment, we become indignant when we think people treat us unfairly. In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus told a parable about the kingdom of God in which he described a situation that doesn’t look fair to us. As it turns out, Jesus used this apparent unfairness to teach us about God’s generosity, which we mistake for unfairness. By exposing our mistake, Jesus reminds us again of our need to receive God’s most generous gift. Listen to Dr. Tim Sansbury of Knox Theological Seminary on this fascinating and disconcerting parable.
After ruling out the possibility of being right with God through the law, Paul presented the only way – through faith in Jesus Christ.
After noting how little the people had accomplished, in Haggai 2:1-9 God told them to be strong because of his presence with them.
The same joy that the first disciples experienced upon seeing Jesus again is available to us.
