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Christians MUST be ever ready because any minute Jesus might come

In the past when I put myself last it used to annoy me that the others rushed on past me ignoring my sacrifice Now I just smile

Lord Jesus Help our soul at this Eleventh Hour open our eyes as u do to the two blind men Matt 20 32 34

From each according to his ability to each according to his need

Many are called but few are chosen and be not so inclined to think also that because your pockets are empty that that s what make you poor So to think that because you are poor makes you last consider what the bible states in Matthew 5 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven In Matthew 18 1 6 Jesus reminded His disciples in verse 3 and said Verily I say unto you except ye be converted and become as little children ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven

This verse means that in the end, our heart attitude is more important than length of service. It shows that God will distribute his Kingdom rewards as he deems fit. I believe the last first; first last principle is in reference to our humility and willingness to obey the leading of the Holy Spirit regardless of when we get started. Those workers who'd toiled in the scorching heat all day were offended when they received the same pay as the workers who'd only worked one hour. They grumbled against God. NOT COOL. I believe his is prophetic and means that those who are "least" in the Kingdom (the faithful unknowns), will be raptured first, pre-tribulation, and crowned as the Bride, and those who believed they were "greatest" in the Kingdom will go through 3.5 years of Hot Summer Sun aka the Tribulation. If they remain faithful overcomers and keep God's word, they will be raptured Mid-trib. Rev. 12:5, Rev. 2:26:27.

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That we are here to Love, not judge, never to think you are better for we are Blessed Only because of Christ Jesus and All He did and Does for us!!!!!!!!!!

IN MAN'S EYE A SERVANT IS A LOW POSITION BUT IN GOD'S EYE A SERVANT IS THE GREATEST POSITION.

This chapter of the bible event which are to come before the dreadful day of the Lord.It stats from the 1st hour upto the 11th hour.the 11 th hour;are thes last days we are living in.There will be no other generation after this.

I think in our day and time to often someone accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior and people question their salvation. I think Jesus is showing us that its never to late and the reward is the same for all men. Eternal life with Jesus and our Heavenly Father!!!

I believe this verse tells us that that Jesus is Lord, and no matter what situation we are in, He is with us.

Lev, I believe it means that we must be willing to endure persecution. Romans 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Matthew 20:22 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

(v) 2 States: When he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day he sent them into his vineyard...
The Vineyard Owner was NOT paying by the HOUR! pay for the WHOLE day. That is the parable!

In order to get the proper meaning, one must consider two things:
1. The Greek words used in the text, as this passage was written in Greek, and
2. How this scripture corresponds to others, rather than making it stand on its own.
Due to the translation of the Greek word used, many Bible scholars choose to translate the latter part as "a God", or as "divine". This would support the rest of the Bible, both Old and New Testaments which refer to Jesus as having been created by God, serving as his only begotten son, and "the firstborn of all creation." � Colossians 1:13-16. Jesus himself stated that "the Father is greater than I am." � John 4:28. The scriptures as a whole support Jesus being the only-begotten son of God, sent here to make God�s name and Kingdom known, demonstrate the benefits of that Kingdom for humankind, and to provide a "ransom in exchange for many".- Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45.

If baptism isn't important to be saved then why does Christ say it is so often in the scriptures? Because it is very important.
Mark 16:16 | Read whole chapter | See verse in context
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Acts 11:16 | Read whole chapter | See verse in context
Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

Luke 3:21 | Read whole chapter | See verse in context
Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

Matthew 20:23 | Read whole chapter | See verse in context
And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

Acts 1:5 | Read whole chapter | See verse in context
For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

Romans 6:3 | Read whole chapter | See verse in context
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?

1 Corinthians 1:16 | Read whole chapter | See verse in context
And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

Matthew 20:22 | Read whole chapter | See verse in context
But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

Mark 10:39 | Read whole chapter | See verse in context
And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:

Matthew 3:14 | Read whole chapter | See verse in context
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

Mark 10:38 | Read whole chapter | See verse in context
But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?

Acts 22:16 | Read whole chapter | See verse in context
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

All the prophetic interpretations, though right, don't matter. I have my own view and the parable that the Almighty has shown to me. That no matter how late you come to him, He will gladly accept you and give you his blessing; that blessing is equal to that of Elijah and Job who were faithful to him since birth.

God showed to me all men are equal.

I will see if I can shed some light on the parable of the vineyard (verses 1 to 16).
1. All parables have dual applications (doctrinal and spiritual);
2. The man is Jesus;
3. Householder is owner of property;
4. Early in morning is first thing;
5. Laborers are the 12 disciples;
6. Vineyard is mission field (world);
7. Penny is the compensation for accepting your new position (child of God) in the mission field (world);
8. Hours is daytime hours ( John 11:9);
9. Watch is nighttime hours ( Mark 13:34-37);
10. In Jewish times, third hours is 09 am, six hours is noon, 11th hour is 5 pm, 6 pm begins the new day on Jewish clock. Remember God used Jews to write the bible.
From early morning to the 11th hour encompasses the church age (approximately 2000 years). When a person receives Jesus as saviour and becomes a child of God regardless if they converted in the 1st century or just before the rapture. All saints in Christ receive equal justification, holy spirit, inheritance, and opportunity for rewards; all under grace and mercy by Jesus Christ. There are certain promises God is giving out equally to all saints of God, regardless how long a person has been saved and what time in church history they lived.

In order to understand this verse, you must understand the context of the entire parable. Each of the first three sets of workmen sent out represent the three sets of 14 generations that were to comw before the Messiah appeared. When God refers to his vineyard he is speaking of his house of prayer. During each period of the first three sets of workmen a work was done concerning his house. The first work that was done was Mose and the law, the second set of workmen built the first temple. the third set built the second temple, and it was built by two different set of workmen, the first set came and laid the foundation. the second set came and did the finished work. This is a type of the building of the body of Christ. Then the Messiah came. Believeing that the wretched servants of his garden would surely listen to his Son, he became angry with them when they indeed crucified him just as they killed all of them God had sent to them. Then did he send the workmen of that hour out to compel everyone and anyone who would enter into the wedding feast of the Lord. This has been going on now for two thousand years. The parable interpets it'self in that each set of workmen prior to the coming of the Messiah were periods of 1,ooo years. When he tells us of the workmen of the 11th hour of the Day, he has shown us that the first two hours from the time of the Messiah until the last hour of the day, would be two one thousand year periods. The workmen sent out at the last hour of the day, are presently doing nothing pertaining to the careing of Gods vineyard. When they receive there calling to go forth, it is from the position of not being hirelings as those who presently care for the church. They will not have sat under the teachings of man, nor will they have been hired by man, to care for the church. They know who they are, for God has called out to them. Then comes the final hour / thousand year period, the reign of Christ. They are the reapers who over take the planters of the seed, Natural Israel is the planter of the seed, of which fell into the earth, Christ Jesus. They who came first, shall be last. They who came last, shall be first.

Amen Jesus had COMPASSION and the part Jesus' says ''WHAT SHALL I DO FOR YOU'' even in prayer i think that we should be specific

to become graet mean to first go down. Jesus raise from the grave i.e bottomness pit, to the place of authority, He left all His glory to come as low as a sinner in order to influence people to God's kingdom. greatness is the function of servantwood. dont consider your status when serving in the kingdom. kingdom possessed people had forgone all thier material acquisition and focus on Jesus engaging in the kingdom service, through this they have more strenght. Jesus said this will not happen among you, it is a principle, it is a command for any one that want to be great. Hummility is the key! God gave an affirmative statement about this: He said "...I honoured the simple" God will honored you only if you surrender all to him. Be a servent to the kingdom service and you will be the greatest!

But it shall not be so among you. In the previous verse, Jesus presented an example of corporate authority structure. The princes exercise dominion over the others and the great ones exercise authority over the princes. This principle is almost necessary when building our functionable churches. Jesus said, He would build his church ( Matt. 16:18). He gave various giftings to that one church, to build up and equip it to serve, till we all come to the unity of the faith to fulfil His ultimate purpose ( Eph. 4:11). Might we be working parallel to his purpose?

The first
in this contest signifies those christains who for their long time stay in faith have allowed familiarity to the things pertaining to God to deprive them of spiritual sensitivity.While the last signifies new converts with great zeal for God.

I've just read, about congregations struggling to function under the rule of a denominational head. Although centralization has its benefits, there is also a stress factor because of our differences. I wonder if Jesus wasn't advocating fellowships with spirit guidance rather than an earthy structure like a business corporation. Even most of our local congregations feel they need a structure like the world has. Shouldn't we all serve equally with the various gifts Christ gives us, without fear of losing dominion? Col. 2:22 suggests that ruling systems will perish with the using. Any system other than our Lord's, will eventually break down and cause problems. An unlearned observer.

I praise the LORD when I think of verses 1-8. These verses gives me hope for the un-belivers of my family. My father got saved on his death bed. Praise HIS name I'll see my father in heaven. My mother die in 1955 and I was five. I don't remember her but, in heaven I'll know her very well, GOD promised this.