The Father Who Gives Freely

June 29, 2025
The Father Who Gives Freely

Is God fair? According to Jesus, not in the way we think—and that’s very good news.

In Matthew 20:1–16, Jesus tells a parable that disrupts our natural sense of justice and points us to the Father’s radical generosity. It’s a story of workers, wages, and a landowner who pays everyone the same—regardless of when they started.

Stephen Bean invites us to see ourselves in both the early risers and the last-minute hires. We all compare. We all wrestle with “what we deserve.” But in this upside-down kingdom, God’s blessings aren’t earned—they’re received. This sermon calls us to release resentment, reject comparison, and rejoice in a grace that is more than fair—it’s glorious.