Understanding Parables and Spiritual Lessons from Matthew

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Explore the rich teachings from the book of Matthew, delving into the parables of the Rich Young Ruler and the Laborers in the Vineyard. Discover key insights on humility, spiritual richness, and the essence of serving the Lord, as portrayed in these biblical narratives. Reflect on the teachings shared by Elder Oaks and Elder Lawrence that emphasize the importance of personal growth and readiness to receive the Master's reward in the Final Judgment.

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Matthew 19

Based on our theology, what is everything we need to inherit eternal life? Before we judge the rich young ruler, what details does Matthew share that show he s a good young man? Look for those as we read Mark 10:17-22

What is good about the Rich Young Ruler? 1. He was EAGER Came running to Jesus. 6. He had COURAGE Peer pressure in his social circle. 2. He was HUMBLE Knelt before Jesus. He had SOCIAL RANK Rich, young, RULER 7. 3. He showed REVERENCE Called Jesus Good Teacher . 8. He was WEALTHY And recognized his spiritually poverty. 4. He had SPIRITUALITY Concerned about his eternal soul. 5. He was MORALLY PURE Kept the commandments.

Scripture Study Tips Relevancy in personal study Today s Tip: Using lds.org to enhance study

Rich, Young Ruler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl89LsS5L-s Elder Lawrence (1:41-7:08) I ll choose 5 people to share a great line from the talk

PARABLE OF THE LABORERS Matthew 20

Matthew 20:1-16 SALARY AGREED ON HOURS WORKED AMOUNT PAID LABORERS (START TIME) Early in the morning (6:00 a.m.) 3rd hour (9:00 a.m.) 6th hour (12:00 p.m.) 9th hour (3:00 p.m.) 11th hour (5:00 p.m.)

The Parable and Its Message Matthew 20:1-16 1. What things make you a bit jealous? 2. What kind of laborers does the Lord want to hire ? 3. What did the lord of the vineyard mean when he asked, Is thine eye evil, because I am good? (verse 15). 4. What is the point of being good if someone can be baptized right before dying and be saved? 5. Why would the Lord wait to call people to labor with him?

General Conference October 2000 Elder Dallin H. Oaks The Master s reward in the Final Judgment will not be based on how long we have labored in the vineyard. We do not obtain our heavenly reward by punching a time clock. What is essential is that our labors in the workplace of the Lord have caused us to become something. For some of us, this requires a longer time than for others. What is important in the end is what we have become by our labors. Many who come in the eleventh hour have been refined and prepared by the Lord in ways other than formal employment in the vineyard. These workers are like the prepared dry mix to which it is only necessary to add water the perfecting ordinance of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost.

General Conference April 1928 Orson F. Whitney Perhaps the Lord needs such men on the outside of His Church to help it along. They are among its auxiliaries and can do more good for the cause where the Lord has placed them, than anywhere else. Hence, some are drawn into the fold and receive a testimony of the truth; while others remain unconverted for a wise purpose. God is using more than one people for the accomplishment of His great and marvelous work. The Latter-day Saints cannot do it all. It is too vast, too arduous for any one people. We have no quarrel with the Gentiles. They are our partners.