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What's not true for interpreting a parable?
Identify the elements of the parable
Interpret what each element could symbolize
Ponder spiritual truths and how they apply to your life
Interpret every minor detail.
Are there any elements or details missing of the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard? (1) The Lord 2) His Vineyard 3) The Laborers 4) The Work 5) The Wages
No, that's about it
Yes, there are the full-time and part-time laborers
How much did the Laborers agree to work for in the parable?
average daily wage for an agricultural worker
one penny (denarius)
$80 per day in today's wages
All of the above is most correct
Is there more than one meaning or one way to symbolize the various elements from a parable? (see image)
Yes, symbolizing the elements is "A Way" not "the way."
No, there is only one way to look at a parable and apply its meaning
Why were the laborers upset at the end of the parable?
They supposed they should have received more
They compared themselves with those that worked part-time
They were angry because they felt equal with the part-timers
They "borne the burden and heat of the day"
All of the Above fits see Matt 20:10-12
What extra or greater reward do members deserve for being baptized when they were 8 and can trace their ancestry to the pioneers?
No more than those that are baptized with they're 99
The honorable Double-Platinum Reward in the Celestial Kingdom
T or F: God doesn't so much care on what we do but who we are?
True this is another spiritual truth to ponder from this parable and apply to my life.
False
Who are the "lucky ones" in the parable, those that worked 1-hour or 12 in the vineyard?
Both, this parable is about one's attitude toward the Kingdom of God and not comparing
The Part-timers, especially those that only had to work 1-hour
The Full-timers that worked all day
What's the reason that the others didn't work all day in the parable?
Because no man had hired them Matt 20:7
Because they didn't want to work all day and knew how to game the system
Because they were lazy Laman 3:7
T or F: God offers blessings, forgiveness and exaltation at anytime to his children when they are willing to accept them?
True
False
Is this statement fair? Don't I have the right to do what I want with what is mine?
No, (The Marxists will call on all good little socialists to revolt!)
Yes, God is Just! Matt 20:15
What's unfair about someone who wants to be generous or dedicate their life to being good towards others?
Nothing is unfair with wanting to do good & minister to others
Working in the hot sun all day is unfair and is equal to serving in the church, unfair
What lucky benefit in this parable is the most desired for those that worked the entire 12-hour shift in the vineyard?
Stronger muscles
Developed skills
Better tan
A chance to work closely with the Master longer, having him call us his friend.
What's marvelous about the work or something you love most about working in God's vineyard?
Get to feel the Spirit a lot and be happy all the time
Receive essential ordinances and covenants
all of the above describe the joy of helping others
Bless people all over the world (missionary work)
Know where I came from, why I'm here and where I'm going
T or F: Applying the personal application to this parable is when I realize how lucky I am for being a lifetime member.
True: The work is marvelous
True: 12 hours or full time membership is the best deal ever
True: Everyone gets the same pay
True: Pay the converts their penny first!
All are true!
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