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Matthew 21:28-32
28 "What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' 29 And he answered, 'I will not,' but afterward he changed his mind and went. 30 And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, 'I go, sir,' but did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward change your minds and believe him.
Talk Sheet Questions
How is this story like Jesus’ other parables and how is it different? (See Matthew 13 & 25)
Is it good news or bad news that these kind of people get into the kingdom of God before you? Explain.
How would you characterize the change of mind of the first son? How is it like or not like the tax collectors and prostitutes?
What does this text say about the qualifications for entering the kingdom of God?
Is there anything that you know is the will of the father that you are saying you will do, but aren’t doing?
Prayer
Pray that we will do God’s will not just talk about it.