In which New Testament parable does Jesus teach that the last will be first and the first will be last, highlighting that God's standards for greatness differ from worldly standards of status and achievement?

Correct Answer

C) The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) tells the story of a landowner who hires workers throughout the day, offering them all the same wage regardless of when they started working. This parable illustrates that God's kingdom operates on a different system of reward than the world. God's grace is not based on merit or accomplishments but on His love and mercy. It challenges our human understanding of fairness and reminds us that God's ways are not our ways. This aligns with the theme of 1 Samuel 16:7, which emphasizes that God looks at the heart, not outward appearances, when choosing and valuing His people.