"In the unexpected kingdom of God’s generosity, the 'worthy' and the 'unworthy' receive the same abundant grace. Words like 'first' and 'last' become interchangeable and irrelevant in the light of God’s mercy. The first are last, and the last are first, and—even though according to the calculus we’re used to, that simply doesn’t compute—in God’s kingdom, it’s just how things are."