In addition to the New International Version of the Bible (2011, Biblica), the following resources were used to help write this sermon: Myron S. Augsburger, Matthew in The Communicator’s Commentary, pp. 248-49; William Barclay, And Jesus Said, pp. 198-203; Brian Bill, Practical Parables: Immediate Obedience, Pontiac (IL) Bible Church, 6-21-09; James Montgomery Boice, The Parables of Jesus, pp. 131-38; Douglas R.A. Hare, Matthew in the Interpretation Commentary, pp. 246-48; William Hendriksen, The Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament Commentary, pp. 778-80; Simon J. Kistemaker, The Parables, pp. 79-81; Earl F. Palmer, Laughter in Heaven, pp. 59-67.