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Matthew 20 · Grade 5

A Ransom for Many

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The parable of the laborers in the vineyard answers Peter's question from chapter 19 about reward. God's Kingdom does not run on merit. The workers hired at the eleventh hour received the same as those who worked all day, not because they earned it but because the owner was generous. Grumbling exposed the hearts of those who thought they deserved more. Grace is never earned, so it cannot be compared.

Jesus' third passion prediction is the most detailed: He will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes, condemned to death, handed to the Gentiles to be mocked, flogged and crucified, and raised on the third day. The disciples still did not understand, as shown by the request for thrones on His right and left. Jesus asked if they could drink His cup, the cup of suffering.

Jesus redefined leadership. Gentile rulers dominate, but His followers serve, because the Son of Man came to give His life as a ransom for many. A ransom is a price paid to set captives free. Jesus' death would pay to free us from sin. Then, outside Jericho, two blind beggars called Him "son of David," and Jesus, moved with compassion, opened their eyes. Unlike the disciples, they saw clearly who He was.

Show What You Know

  1. What does the parable of the vineyard teach about God's Kingdom and merit?

  2. What did Jesus mean by drink the cup?

  3. What is a ransom, and how does it describe Jesus' death?

  4. How did Jesus redefine leadership?

  5. How do the blind men contrast with the disciples in this chapter?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Jesus came to ____ and give His life.
  2. The two blind men sat by it.
  3. The vineyard owner said, I am ____.

Down

  1. What the men did after they could see.
  2. Jesus touched their ____.
  3. The workers were hired to work in it.

Think About It

  1. Why is comparing ourselves to others so dangerous when it comes to God's grace?

  2. Jesus gave His life as a ransom for you. How does that truth shape the way you want to live?

Memory Verse

even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 20:28 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you help someone this week without being asked?
  • How can you thank God for gifts you did not earn?
  • What is one specific way you could live out this chapter this week?

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