Matthew 20: Fair Wages
How is the Kingdom of Heaven like this business owner?
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King James
Do you think God is always fair? Why?
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King James
What are some of the apparent injustices you see in our society? To what extent is God involved in these situations?
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King James
Why did the first-hired expect to receive more than what was agreed?
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King James
What reason did the employer have for his payroll methods?
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King James
What does Jesus’ story have to do with being first or last?
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King James
What distinguishes the called from the chosen?
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King James
Why did Jesus again tell the disciples about the suffering he would soon face?
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King James
Mark says James and John went to Jesus, but Matthew says their mother did. What do you think is correct? Why?
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King James
Why was Zebedee’s wife with her sons and not her husband?
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King James
Why did people think Jesus would have “seats of honor” in his Kingdom?
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King James
How could the Father have already prepared the seats of honor? How did Jesus know they would drink from his cup?
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King James
Why were the other disciples angry with James and John? Why weren’t they angry with James and John’s mother?
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King James
Why is the greatness of kings not something to be desired?
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King James
Mark and Luke mention only one blind man at Jericho who sought healing, but Matthew says there were two. What is correct? Why?
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King James
Why might the blind men have been rebuked for shouting? How did they know who Jesus was?
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King James
Why did Jesus ask the men what they wanted?
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King James
How and why were the men healed?