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Will You Make It!

Will You Make It!. Matthew 25:14-30. Background. Matthew 24 – Olivet Discourse Signs of the 2 nd coming of Christ. Matthew 25 comprises 2 parables. Message in Matthew 25. Watch for the Lord’s return 2. Work whilst waiting for the Lord’s return. Two (2) Parables. Parable 10 virgins

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Will You Make It!

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  1. Will You Make It! Matthew 25:14-30

  2. Background Matthew 24 – Olivet Discourse Signs of the 2nd coming of Christ Matthew 25 comprises 2 parables. Message in Matthew 25 • Watch for the Lord’s return • 2. Work whilst waiting for • the Lord’s return.

  3. Two (2) Parables • Parable 10 virgins • 2. Parable of the talents 1. Parable of the 10 virgins • 5 wise • 5 foolish Readiness while waiting Holy Spirit Oil 5 wise virgins filled with the Holy Spirit. How?

  4. Message – focus on watching / readiness manifested in diligent work. 2. Parable of the Talent Illustration 4 (four) R’s aspects of spiritual opportunities. • Responsibility entrusted • Response to the • responsibility entrusted 3. Reckoning on day of accountability 4. Rewards gain.

  5. 1. Responsibility Entrusted • Kingdom of heaven – not in Greek. • Man traveling to a far country. • Man Jesus Christ • called his own servants Servants Believers Servants means duolos Compose all kinds of servants • common • skilled • highly trained

  6. God’s sovereign right to distribute 1st servant – given 5 talents 2nd servant – given 2 talents 3rd servant – given 1 talent 1 talent – largest measurement of money. Equivalent to 1001bs. Meaning 100 lbs bag of silver Talents belong to the master.

  7. Talents • Talents can also include: • gifting – preaching, teaching etc • talents – musical, vocal etc • ministry – youth, children etc • finances – money, property etc Master knows his servants well. Note: each servant given according to their ability.

  8. 2. Response to the Responsibility (v16-18) 1st servant immediately traded them. • Immediately implies the servant: • Diligent • Industrious • Prudent As long as the master is away, he keep investing. Did not sit back Gained 5 more talents

  9. 2. Response to the Responsibility (v16-18) 2nd servants traded. Gained 2 more talents Both servants demonstrated • Supreme commitment • Maximizing opportunity Though given different talents, have same obligation to maximize their opportunities.

  10. 2. Response to the Responsibility (v16-18) 3rd servant behavior radically different. Hid the talents given Hiding valuables in the ground. common practice. • no bank vaults • no safe deposit box

  11. 2. Response to the Responsibility (v16-18) Simple and sensible way to protect something valuable. Not given talent to protect it But to trade the talent. Given to invest the talent.

  12. 3. Reckoning on the day of accountability • A long time – exactly how long • not specified • not important Fact is the master return. He will come back unexpectedly Jesus will also come back the same way. Parable – 10 virgins

  13. 3. Reckoning on the day of accountability 1st order of business is settled account. 1st servant – he gained 5 more talents • was not boasting • merely reporting the facts • Master’s response:- • well done • good • faithful

  14. 3. Reckoning on the day of accountability 2nd servant – gained 2 more talents. • Same commendation: • well done • good • faithful Master commends their attitudes Not just their accomplishments

  15. 3. Reckoning on the day of accountability • 3rd servant did not present any • earnings instead he:- 1. Accuse the master of: • dishonestly • being unmerciful • hard hearted 2. Gave excuse. • I was afraid

  16. 3. Reckoning on the day of accountability • Master’s response to the servant: • wicked • lazy • Okneros gives a • picture of a person who • does nothing • apathetic Wicked - assassinate master’s character. Lazy – did nothing with the talent

  17. 3. Reckoning on the day of accountability Romans times bank gives 6% interest for fixed deposit. Attitude of the servant reflects:- 1. total irresponsibility 2. indifference 4. unfruitful 5. unprofitable 3. faithless • Achreius – means: • useless • good for nothing

  18. 4. Rewards gain • 1st and 2nd servant: • ruler of many things • enter into the joy of the Lord 3rd servant: • take away his talent • give to the 1st servant • Cast into outer darkness • Weeping and gnashing of teeth.

  19. 4. Rewards gain Note the phrase – Cast out Meaning – must be in the first place • Cast out – ek-ballo, which means:- • to drive out • to throw out • to expel • to kick out Outer darkness – refers to hell.

  20. 4. Rewards gain Weeping and gnashing of teeth What does this mean? Conclusion Jesus is coming again. God has given us talents. Are you using your talents? If not, lets start now.

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