Title Day of Settlement/Matt 25:14
Contents
settlement day
Bible Text: Matthew 25:14
Introduction
This is different from the parables that show what to do on the day of the Lord's Second Coming.
will be. For most people, the Lord's coming will come at an unexpected time.
Therefore, the emphasis so far has been on the importance of examining the times and preparing for it.
It was. The point of this parable gives a new direction. This parable is
the importance of how you use the things entrusted to you for his glory.
are warning you
I. The gifts of talents were according to their respective abilities.
A. The talent here is to be able to sing well or play an instrument well.
It is not that there is or is A talent here is a unit of weight. therefore
How many talents means the value according to the weight of gold or silver
to be.
1. Notice that everyone has received something. "God is
He distributed the measure of faith to people (Romans 12:3).
a. The Bible says that the Holy Spirit gives gifts of the Holy Spirit to each one according to his will.
are doing
b. God wants each of us to be used for His kingdom and glory.
He has given things and we will see commitment to them.
2. Some received more than others. The amount of talent is their
It is described as a function of ability.
a. God requires more than what you can do or what you cannot achieve.
you don't save
b. God bless the things that have been done as things that are left to your discretion
you will ask
B. At this point we will all have to ask ourselves how. "one
What has God given us to write for you?
1. I use it for the Lord's sake and to expand His kingdom.
so what do you have
C. When the master left, they each took the talents that had been given to them, and
has done
1. The one who had received the five talents went out, took them and traded them, and had the five talents.
left a t
2. The one who received the two talents did the same and gained two talents.
3. The one who received one talent wrapped it in a towel and buried it in the ground. 'He said
People's money is buried in the ground."
II. After a long time, the masters of the servants returned and met with them.
did.
A. Notice that the master of the servants returned after a long time.
1. Other parables emphasized that the Second Coming of the Lord would happen unexpectedly.
At an unexpected time..."
2. In the parable of the ten virgins, the appearance of the bridegroom was later than they expected.
and it showed that they were all asleep and slept. there
There was also an unexpected element, and there was a surprise when the bridegroom came.
3. Undoubtedly, Jesus told them that his coming was not what they expected.
He was saying that He would come sooner than that.
4. Personally, I believe that the Second Coming of Jesus is imminent, but it is not my
may be slower than expected. But I go on to Jesus
will live in anticipation of the advent of the Second Coming of
B. It is not only important when Jesus comes.
1. It is important that Jesus is coming again.
2. It is important that I be alert and prepare for the Lord when he comes again
did it
3. It is important that I am doing something that the Lord has left to my discretion.
will be.
C. The day of the Lord's return will soon be the judgment day of the world. don't buy this chapter
In the declaration after the crowd, the nations of the world will be judged on the day of the coming of the Lord.
The truth that it would be was emphasized.
D. The day of the Lord's coming will also be an accounting day for his church.
We know what we have done with the things the Lord has entrusted to us.
I will give the Lord a statement of accounts regarding "Accounting with them"
1. Paul declares this:
(2 Corinthians 5:10) “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, each
so that, whether good or evil, he may receive according to what he has done in his body."
2. Jesus said
(Matthew 16:27) “The Son of Man will come in the glory of the Father with his angels, at that time each
I will repay you according to what a man has done."
3. Paul warned:
(Romans 2:5) “But according to your stubbornness and unrepentant heart, in the day of wrath, God
I am storing up wrath for myself in the day when the righteous judgments of righteousness are revealed."
(Romans 2:6) "God will reward each one according to what he has done."
(Romans 2:7) "For those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory and honor and immortality,
May you live forever."
(Romans 2:8) “But anger against those who are self-righteous and not after the truth, but after unrighteousness.
and in minutes."
(Romans 2:9) “There will be tribulation and distress for every spirit of man who does evil.
to Jews and also to Greeks."
(Romans 2:10) "Glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good.
The second is to the Jew, and also to the Greek."
4. Paul said again.
(Romans 14:10) ‘Why do you judge your brother? Why do you despise your brother?
Is this here? We will all stand before the judgment seat of God."
(Romans 14:11) “It is written, I live, says the Lord, and every knee is
shall bow down, and every tongue shall confess to God."
(Romans 14:12) 'Therefore, each of us will give an account of himself to God.'
E. The one who had received the five talents came and spoke with five more talents. "Lord
You gave me five talents, and behold, I have gained five more.”
1. His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant,
have been faithful in your work, and I will put you in charge of many things;
Goodbye," he said.
2. The same thing happened to those who received the two talents.
3. Notice that their compliments are exactly the same. five and two
The difference is not a problem. The important thing is that they did something.
F. Then the one who had received one talent came and began to give his excuses.
First, he addressed the misunderstanding of the master. "You are a hard man."
Jesus said. “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” "You sim
Because I knew he was a reaper from nowhere..."
It's stealing, so Jesus doesn't do it. I the Lord
He buried his talent in the ground and said, "Here it is. Take what is yours."
"I'm afraid I'll say that.
1. The master rebuked him for his wickedness, probably because of the concept of the master.
it would have been
2. The master also rebuked him for his laziness.
The real reason was the fact that he didn't do anything.
3. If truly I knew you that I was a reaper where I did not sow, then you would
Leave this money with the Zurichers, and then come back to me to receive the principal and interest.
will do
The talent that had been given to him because of his indolence was taken away from him.
It was given to those who had diligently and well used what was given to them.
1. If you are faithful in using what God has in your hands
If you do, God will keep adding to you over and over again.
2. What work do you do with the things that you have entrusted to God at your discretion?
are there?
3. Therefore let man judge for himself, if we have looked at us, God's
will not be judged.