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Matthew 20:1-16

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bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bullet The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
bulletThe Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
bulletThe World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bulletThe Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
bullet"Reversal and Restoration," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
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Chapter IV of the Epistle of Barnabas. (ca. 130)

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XXIX.27-42; Tatian's Diatessaron (c. 150-160).

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III.XXII.4, IV.XV.2, IV.XXVII.4, IV.XXXVI.7, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)

bullet Chapter XVI, On BaptismTertullian (c. 198)
bullet V.3, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bullet Chapter III, The Prescription of Heretics, Tertullian (c. 200)
bullet Chapter X, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
bulletFrom the Catena Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas.
bullet "The Parable of the Householder Who Hired the Laborers," Matthew 20:1-16, Martin Luther, c. 1525.
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bullet"For by an "evil eye" the Hebrews mean "envy", because such dispositions appear chiefly in the eyes, as above in Mt 6:23."
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary.
bullet"The direct object of this parable seems to be, to show that though the Jews were first called into the vineyard, at length the gospel should be preached to the Gentiles, and they should be admitted to equal privileges and advantages with the Jews."
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes.
bullet"That some of those who were first called may yet be last, our Lord confirms by the following parable: of which the primary scope is, to show, That many of the Jews would be rejected, and many of the Gentiles accepted; the secondary, That of the Gentiles, many who were first converted would be last and lowest in the kingdom of glory; and many of those who were last converted would be first, and highest therein."
bullet"Divine Sovereignty; Matthew 20;15," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1856.
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bullet"This parable, recorded only by Matthew, is closely connected with the end of the nineteenth chapter, being spoken with reference to Peter's question as to how it should fare with those who, like himself, had left all for Christ."
bulletFrom The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
bullet"Our duty in the vineyard is to go to work as soon as the Lord calls us, and to do what he tells us."
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
bullet Commentary, Matthew 20:1-16, Ira Brent Driggers, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet "First Thoughts on Year A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 19, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"Our response to people is not to make sure they get their rights, but because they are people and that will often mean going beyond what, according to accepted norms, they have a right to claim. Love of this kind goes beyond human rights."
bullet "Toward a Somersaulting Spirit," Blogging toward Sunday, Kristin Swenson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
bullet"...my colleague confided, 'I admit there are some parts of Jesus' teachings that don't seem fair. I understand that they tell about God's grace and forgiveness and all, but frankly, I don't like them.'"
bullet "Exegetical Considerations," 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Richard Carlson, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Using Greek for Sunday Text Preparations.
bullet"How do concepts of that which is righteous and that which is judged to be unrighteous relate to this parable’s interpretation, especially through the use of dikaion in v. 4 and adiko in v. 13?"
bullet Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
bullet "It might be noted that what kept the rich man out of fellowship with Christ was not anything evil, but, we might call it, "his goodness" -- the keeping of the commandments and the assumption of (divine) blessings of his wealth."
bullet Preaching the Lesson, Matthew 20:1-16, Anna Carter Florence, Lectionary Homiletics sample.
bullet "Wages and Gifts," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
bullet"In an unforgettable way, Jesus taught that life and salvation are gifts from God, pure gifts, unearned and undeserved. We, his followers, are to live with that awareness."
bullet "A Generous Boss," In-Yong Lee, The Christian Century, 2005.
bullet"The vineyard in the parable is the kingdom of God, a world that is totally different from ours. B. Rod Doyle calls it a world where 'comfortable expectations are withdrawn, and the unexpected prevails.'"
bullet "Do the Math," Rev. Todd Weir, bloomingcactus.com.
bullet"What is the incentive to do good if there is no stairway?  Why should I go the extra mile for someone if my reward is the same as someone who doesn’t do much of anything?  There is no point in doing good, no fairness in life without the stairway."
bullet "Employee #00001," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
bullet"As he so often did, his punch line shocked his listeners with a radical reversal that subverted conventional wisdom. If we listen carefully today, it should shock us too."
bullet "Sabbath Economics," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2008.
bullet Matthew in the Margins, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
bullet "Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Matthew 20:1-16," Transformed for Disciple Community: Matthew in Pentecost, James L. Boyce, Word & World: Theology for Christian Ministry, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1993.
bullet "Matthew 20:1-16, Pentecost 18," Perspectives on the Parables -- Glimpses on the Kingdom of God, Robert H. Albers, Word & World: Theology for Christian Ministry, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1984.
bullet "Your God Is Too Nice," Gracia Grindal, Christian Century, 2002.
bullet"God's freedom is part of the hidden nature, or mystery, of God--something that we don't hear much about today. We've domesticated God down to the point of genial predictability, a power that wouldn't do anything a nice person like me wouldn't do."
bullet "Wild Zucchini," Anthony B. Robinson, The Christian Century, 1993.
bullet"It would be difficult to imagine a parable that is at once more disturbing and yet more relevant to our lives and society."
bullet "Idle in the Marketplace," Jerry Goebel, One Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study and activities.
bullet"Repeatedly Christ shows us the key to Kingdom Economics; that wealth is never about accumulation, but distribution. That’s Kingdom-Economics, that’s how God counts."
bullet "The Workers in the Vineyard," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
bullet Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 25A, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
bullet "Justice in the Kingdom," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
bullet"What is the difference between fairness and justice?"
bullet "Intimations of the Year of Jubilee in the Parables of The Wicked Tenants and the Workers in the Vineyard," by Herman C. Waetjen.
bullet"Jesus' parables violated the ordered system of land tenure and economic exchange in the world of his day. The rule of God, which his stories metaphorically disclosed, will undermine the ruling elite's self-serving systemic structures and institutions."
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet "Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard," wikipedia.
bullet "Parables and their Social Contexts," Chapter 6 in What Are They Saying about the Parables? by David Gowler (Paulist Press, 2000).
bullet"William Herzog claims that a recognition of the social code of honor significantly alters our understanding of the Laborers in the Vineyard parable (Mt 20:1–16)."
bullet "Dreaming of Vineyard U," Mary Rose D'Angelo, National Catholic Reporter, 1999.
bulletArticles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
bulletAkinade, Akintunde E., "On Sacred Trust: Covenant from an African Perspective," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
 
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bulletAlbers, Robert H., "Perspectives on the Parables - Glimpses of the Kingdom of God," Word & World, 1984. (Section on this text begins on page 442.)
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bulletBoyce, James L., "Transformed for Disciple Community: Matthew in Pentecost," Word & World, 1993. (Section on this text begins on page 315.)
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bulletBridges, Linda McKinnish, "Preaching the Parables in Matthew's Gospel in Ordinary Time: The Extraordinary Tales of God's World," Review & Expositor, 2007. (Section on this text begins on p.348, but is best read in context of entire article.)
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bulletChristopherson, Arlene W., "The Fairness Factor," Brethren Life and Thought, 2005. (Sermon)
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bulletCulbertson, Philip, "Reclaiming the Matthean Vineyard Parables," Encounter, 1988.
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bulletFortna, Robert G., "Exegesis and Proclamation, Matthew 20:1-16)," Journal of Theology for Southern Africa, 1990.
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bulletGrindal, Gracia, "Your God Is Too Nice," The Christian Century, 2002.
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bulletHock, Ronald F., "Romancing the Parables of Jesus," Perspectives in Religious Studies, 2002.
 
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bulletJiménez, Pablo A., "The Laborers of the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16): A Hispanic Homiletical Reading," Journal for Preachers, 1997.
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bulletLebacqz, Karen, "Justice, Economics, and the Uncomfortable Kingdom: Reflections on Matthew 20:1-16," Annual of the Society of Christian Ethics, 1983.
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bulletLee, In-Yong, "A Generous Boss," The Christian Century, 2005.
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bulletLittle, Jennifer A., "Marriage - Daily Labor in God's Vineyard: A Sermon," Encounter, 2008.
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bulletMcArthur, Anna, "Eleventh-Hour Workers," sermon, Journal for Preachers, 2002. (Sermon)
 
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bulletMcClister, David, "'Where Two or Three Are Gathered Together,': Literary Structure as a Key to Meaning in Matt 17:22-20:19," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1996.
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bulletRobinson, Anthony B., "Wild Zucchini," The Christian Century, 1993.
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bulletReviews:
bulletSermons:
bullet "The Generosity of God," the Rev. Dr. Michael Foss, Day 1, 2008.
bullet "Wages and Gifts," Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
bullet "A Question of Fairness," 18 Pentecost - 18 September 2005, Luke Bouman, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet "Center and Circumference," Fr. Richard Rohr, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1992.
bullet "The Heavenly Landowner," Rev. Sarah Buteux, Cambridge Swedenborg Chapel, Cambridge, MA.
bullet "Life Isn't Fair, Thank God!" Fr. John Claypool, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2000.
bullet "The Last Will Be First," Jim S. Kim, Church of All Nations, 2004. Covenant Network of Presbyterians.
bullet "Equal Pay for Unequal Work," John Jewell, 1999.
bullet "From Board Room to Union Hall," the Rev. Dr. Norman Pott, Day 1, 1996.
bullet "The Invitation," William Willimon, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1992.
bulletFather Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
bullet Ordinary 25, 2005
bulletWith Children:
bullet "Working for Jesus," Fr. Max Bowers, Kid's Church.
bullet "The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like a Vineyard," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
bullet "The Last Shall Be First," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
bullet "Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
bullet "The Workers in the Vineyard," online computer java-based coloring pages from Grace Baptist Church of Feeding Hill.
bulletDrama:
bullet "The Price of Labour," Andy Lund, dramatix.
bullet "No Respecter of Men," Christin Kuck, dramatix.
bullet "A Dinar for Each," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications.
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bullet Clip Art, Matthew 12:20, 15, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: Matthew 20:1-16, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Matthew 20:1-16, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
bullet Matthew 20:1-16, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
bullet Matthew 20:1-16, Scripture Pics - graphics relating to RCL texts, Matt Baker, Germantown UMC, Ohio.
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
bullet Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Matthew 20:1. The Cyber Hymnal.
bulletAt Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
bullet More Love to Thee
bulletFine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
bulletLaborers in the Vineyard
bulletMovies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of Matthew