Summary: The central player in this parable is the owner of the vineyard. In this surprising and dramatic story, Jesus puts the owner’s (God’s) justice and generosity on display. The action of the owner causes a varied response. For some, their need/desire for justice cannot allow them to enjoy the owner’s generosity. For others, the demand of justice is overcome by the delight of generosity and they are grateful and stunned. The call of Jesus is to embrace, celebrate and participate with God’s generosity wherever He chooses to reveal it.
