Matthew narrates one of Jesus’ controversial parables in which Jesus says that the
reign of God is like that of a landowner who pays his workers the same wage no
matter what time of day they began to work. When God changes God’s mind about
punishing Nineveh for their evil ways, Jonah is angry. Yet God is gracious and
merciful, abounding in steadfast love. In baptism we receive the grace of God that is
freely given to all. As Martin Luther wrote, in the presence of God’s mercy we are
all beggars.

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