Good Samaritan
Why was the man injured?
He had been robbed and beaten.
When they received their wages, what was the reaction of the workers who had only been in the vineyard for a few hours?
They were thrilled!
The servant with the great debt begged the King for what?
He begged for forgiveness and more time.
What did the young son ask his father to give him?
His inheritance.
In this parable, the "talents" or money are really what?
Gifts from God
Who are our "neighbors"?
Anyone we meet.
When they received their wages, what was the reaction of workers that had been in the vineyard since the morning?
They were angry!
What did the King do for his servant?
He forgave the huge debt!
What did the younger son do with the money he received?
Moved away and wasted the money.
What did the last servant do with his "talents"?
Buried them; didn't use what he was given.
Why was it surprising that the priest didn't stop to help the injured man?
He worked to teach people about God.
What time of day did the workers arrive?
Various times of the day.
What did the servant whose debt is forgiven do the the man who owed him a small amount of money?
He had the man arrested.
What did the older son do when his brother left?
He stayed and helped his father.
What did the servant that made more "talents" receive when the landowner returned?
He was gifted with more!
Who helped the injured man in the road?
The Samaritan
The vineyard workers were each promised what?
A days' wages
Like the King, God does this to our sins.
He forgives us
What was the older brother's reaction when his brother returns?
He is jealous and angry.
Who is the landowner in this parable representing?
God
God wants for us to treat everyone we encounter with what?
Kindness
What does God promise each of us?
Love and forgiveness
How are we sometimes like the unforgiving servant?
We refuse to forgive others.
How is God like the father in this parable?
He happily welcomes his children who return.
What does God want us to do with the gifts he has given each of us?
Use our gifts!