Friday, February 15 - Matthew 25

Friday, February 15 - Matthew 25

 

 

The term talent was first used for a unit of weight - approximately 75 pounds.  Later it was used for a unit of coin.  A talent was equal to 60 minas;  a mina equaled 100 drachmas.  A drachma was worth one day's wages.  Our present day use of "talent" as an ability or gift comes from the parable of the talents in this chapter.

 

 

25:1-13:    What distinguishes the wise from the foolish virgins?  What does the oil represent in this parable?   How can we be sure to have enough "oil" to last until the return of Christ?  What does it mean to "keep watch" for the coming of Christ?

 

 

 

25:14-30:    What things has God entrusted to you?  To what degree are you using them?  For what purpose?    To whom are you accountable as you use the things God has entrusted to you?

 

 

 

25:29:   Have you ever been given "more" in recognition of good stewardship?  What have you done with this?  Have you ever misused one of God's gifts?

 

 

 

25:31-46:    What is the difference between the sheep and the goats?   How does Christ call you to help the hungry, thirsty, naked, sick or imprisoned?    Who can you help in this next week?