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. 278-79; William Barclay, And Jesus Said, pp. 133-38; Brian Bill, Being Ready, Pontiac (IL) Bible Church, 8-30-09; James Montgomery Boice, The Parables of Jesus, pp. 95-102; Douglas R.A. Hare, Matthew in the Interpretation Commentary, pp. 284-86; William Hendriksen, The Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament Commentary, pp. 874-79; Simon J. Kistemaker, The Parables, pp. 113-18.