Who is this person handing out the money at the end of the day?
Here is an interesting thought to ponder in the parable of the workers in the vineyard. The owner told the boss or foreman the order to pay the workers, but not how much.
What are the possibilities here?
It’s just not important to the story so it was not included?
It is very central to the story. This is unconditional generosity. Anyone who answers to call receives what anyone else receives?
The foreman couldn’t make change?
It is unsaid so that we might meditate further on the unspoken revelations contained within?
The worker’s wage was decided from the beginning of time. No daily explanation was needed.
If you are stretching beyond the metaphorical to the allegorical, who is the foreman?
Here is more to ponder on this interesting parable.
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How about something from the Gospel of Matthew
About being a servant in a society that says, that dog don't hunt.
What do you call a guy with degrees in Political Science and Biblical Studies? What do you call someone that served as a Marine Officer for over 20 years and now pastors a church? What do you call someone with this unique perspective of the kingdom of the world and the kingdom of God?
Most folks just call me Tom.
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