The reading for Monday, October 16, 2023, is Matthew 20 - 22

Matthew 20 - 22

The laborers in the vineyard doesn't seem fair, yet they received the payment that had been arranged. 

I am struck by the parables in this passage followed by persistent questions by various groups trying to trip Jesus up. 

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