The Ten Minas May 28, 2017

Luke 19:11 While they were listening to this he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return.

Luke 19:11 He called ten of his own servants and gave them each 10 Mina and said Put this money to work until I come back. “But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.’

Luke 19:11 “He was made king, however, and returned home. Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it. “The first one came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned ten more.’

Luke 19:15-27 “‘Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.’ “The second came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned five more.’ “His master answered, ‘You take charge of five cities.’

Luke 19:15-27 “Then another servant came and said, ‘Sir, here is your mina; I have kept it laid away in a piece of cloth. I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man. You take out what you did not put in and reap what you did not sow.’

Luke 19:15-27 “His master replied, ‘I will judge you by your own words, you wicked servant! You knew, did you, that I am a hard man, taking out what I did not put in, and reaping what I did not sow? Why then didn’t you put my money on deposit, so that when I came back, I could have collected it with interest?’

Luke 19:15-27 “Then he said to those standing by, ‘Take his mina away from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.’ “‘Sir,’ they said, ‘he already has ten!’ “He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away.

Luke 19:15-27 But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them—bring them here and kill them in front of me.’”

Observations It’s a lot of money! No specific instructions There was an expectation for gain The servants didn’t claim it as their own The master didn’t comment on success To the master 10 Mina is a small amount The ratio of the risk to the reward 3rd servant didn’t have his interest in mind

Take Aways How do you view God (your Master)? God is constantly developing and shaping you for His purposes Who is in charge of crafting your life? When God reveals a part of Himself to to you, it requires a change on your part Your gifts don’t belong to you God expects that you will use your gifts

It’s not prideful to acknowledge your gifts, it’s critical!

Take Aways Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Take Aways Col 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

Take Away 2 Tim 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands

God is more interested in your faithfulness than your success God is not interested in your excuses

The Ten Minas May 28, 2017