The Chosen Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard

Jesus tells the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), in which a Master hires several successive waves of laborers, promising a denarius in pay, those who were hired first balk at how the Master offers the same pay to those who were hired last. Jesus explains that the calculus of God’s kingdom can seem unfair, since it isn’t measured based on merit. During the parable, Martha tries to eye-nudge Mary to get up and help, but Mary remains blissfully unaware, focused solely on Jesus’ teaching. Finally, Martha has enough and urges Jesus to make her sister help. Jesus explains to Martha that her service and the food she makes is all wonderful, but the best way to serve him is to listen to his words. Martha’s food will pass away; Mary has chosen to focus on the food that doesn’t pass away - Jesus’ teaching - and that portion won’t be taken from her. Still, he acknowledges that Mary probably could have helped a little - and Mary mouths an apology. Lazarus and Peter step up to serve the remainder of the food while Martha joins the group and the group begins to make music.

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