Mark 10:23-31; Matthew 19:23-30; Luke 18:24-30; Matthew 20:1-16; John 10:22-11:16

Each of these Bible readings, Mark 10:23-31, Matthew 19:23-30, and Matthew 20:1-16, ends with with Jesus' assessment that the present arrangement of human affairs will be completely reversed one day, that ...many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. But who believes? If I am privileged now, can I imagine becoming impoverished? And if I am humbled now, do I dare to entertain any hope of being elevated? Jesus says it will be so, whether our imaginations allow for it or not--sobering words for the wealthy.