Exploring the Lessons of 'Payday at the Vineyard'

Aunt Fernita shares a story called 'Payday at the Vineyard' to illustrate fairness and grace. The story begins with John and Sam working in a yard, receiving equal pay despite different work hours. This leads to a parable Jesus told about a vineyard owner who paid all workers the same, regardless of hours worked. The lesson emphasizes that God's grace is generous and not based on merit, encouraging us to treat others with the same kindness and fairness.

What is the main message of today's story?

• We should only help those who help us

• God shows favoritism

• God wants us to treat others differently

• God wants us to treat others as He treats us

Why did John think the payment was not fair?

• He received less money than Sam

• He worked more hours than Sam

• He worked less than Sam

• Sam did not work at all

What time did the vineyard owner first hire workers?

• At 5 o'clock in the afternoon

• At 3 o'clock

• At 6 o'clock in the morning

• At noon

What did the vineyard owner promise to the workers he hired during the day?

• Not to pay them at all

• To pay them what is right

• To pay them only if they worked hard

• To pay them less than the usual rate

What was the vineyard owner's response to the complaints?

• He apologized and gave them more money

• He ignored their complaints

• He explained he was not being unfair

• He fired the complaining workers

How did the workers who were hired first react to their pay?

• They were indifferent

• They were happy

• They complained

• They thanked the owner

What does Jesus's statement 'the last will be first, and the first will be last' imply?

• Only the first hired will be rewarded

• Everyone will be treated equally regardless of their service time

• Rewards are based on the quality of work

• Time of service determines the reward

According to the story, why does God save us?

• Out of obligation

• Because of His love for us

• Because we deserve it

• To reward our good deeds

What should we do when someone treats us poorly?

• Seek revenge

• Treat them with love and kindness

• Avoid them

• Ignore them

What is the ultimate lesson of the parable of the vineyard?

• Fairness is subjective

• God's grace goes beyond human notions of fairness

• Hard work always leads to greater rewards

• Equal pay for equal work