Week 7: Unit 1: Matthew 19-20: Earthly and Heavenly Rewards

1. Review Matthew 19:16–30 and write responses to the following questions and tasks:
• What indications can you find that suggest why the young man decided not to follow the Savior? How does Matthew 6:19–24 help explain his choice?
1. The indications that I can find that suggest why the young man decided not to follow the Savior is because he was not willing to get rid of his riches if that is what it took to follow God and that was what he asked for. It helps a little bit to explain his choice in those verses because he treasured his riches more then he treasured following father in Heaven.
• What blessings did the Savior promise to those who make sacrifices to follow Him?
1. That we will have treasure in Heaven of all the things we could ever want and even more. We shall sit on a throne of his glory, we shall also sit upon twelve thrones. We will also be able to receive 100 fold of what we give in this life and shall inherit eternal life.
• Based on the Savior’s response to Peter, write a paragraph that could help you put the Lord first in your life (see also the additional details in Mark 10:17–31).
1. With God all things are possible as listed in those verses which brings home the idea that when we put God first in our lives then we can literally do all things, no matter what it may be. As a result of this, to me it is really a not brainer as to where your priorities should be. For every effort that we put in, heavenly father will also increase that 100 fold in the eternities. Yes another reason to put the Lord first in our lives because of the increased blessings we will receive. Lastly, as we put the Lord first we are promised that everything else in our lives will fall into place and we will be blessed in all other areas of our lives.
2. Review the parable in Matthew 20:1–16 and consider what rewards come to those who serve in the Lord’s kingdom. Complete the chart below, filling in the blanks with information you find in Matthew 20:

The hour the laborers were hired	How much the man agreed to pay	Hours worked	How much they were actually paid
They were hired early in the morning.	He agreed to pay them a penny a day.	11 hours	1 penny each

3. Respond in writing to each of the following questions:

• What do we learn from this parable about serving in the Lord’s kingdom?
1. We must always be moving forth the work of the Lord and be serving the lord at all times and in all things. As we put the Lord first we will be tremendously blessed and have everything we could every want.
• What message of comfort can this parable have for converts to the Church?
1. This gives a message of comfort for converts to the church in that if they become converted and do as God asks and always put him first then they have as much of a chance as anyone to be able to obtain eternal life.
• What would you tell someone who feels it is unfair for each of the laborers to be paid equally?
1. It is not unfair because they all agreed to the same thing and if they did not help others to achieve that goal then they could not get there themselves.