1. Matthew 25:14-30 Page 839 in Pew Bibles 14. For it is just like a man going on a journey. He called his own slaves and turned over his possessions to them.

2. 15. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; and to another, one to each according to his own ability. Then he went on a journey. Immediately 16. the man who had received five talents went, put them to work, and earned five more.

3. 17. In the same way the man with two earned two more. 18. But the man who had received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his masters money. 19. After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them.

4. 20. The man who had received five talents approached, presented five more talents, and said, Master, you gave me five talents. Look, Ive earned five more talents. 21. His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your masters joy!

5. 22. Then the man with two talents also approached. He said, Master, you gave me two talents. Look, Ive earned two more talents. 23. His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your masters joy!

6. 24. Then the man who had received one talent also approached and said, Master, I know you. Youre a difficult man, reaping where you havent sown and gathering where you havent scattered seed. 25. So I was afraid and went off and hid your talent in the ground. Look, you have what is yours.

7. 26. But his master replied to him, You evil, lazy slave! If you knew that I reap where I havent sown and gather where I havent scattered, 27. then you should have deposited my money with the bankers. And when I returned I would have received my money back with interest. 28. So take the talent from him and give it to the one who has 10 talents.

8. 29. For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have more than enough. But from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. 30. And throw this good-for-nothing slave into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

10. Parable of Talents >

11. Not What is Meant by Talents >

12. Talents = Money The talent was the highest known denomination of currency in the ancient Roman Empire The talent was the highest known denomination of currency in the ancient Roman Empire One talent = 60 danarii One talent = 60 danarii One denarius = minimum daily wage One denarius = minimum daily wage At todays minimum wage of $7.25 per hour and an 8 hour day (X 60): $3,494.40 At todays minimum wage of $7.25 per hour and an 8 hour day (X 60): $3,494.40 This parable is the origin of the sense of the word "talent" meaning "gift or skill" as used in English and other languages. This parable is the origin of the sense of the word "talent" meaning "gift or skill" as used in English and other languages. >

13. What Do The Talents Represent? A talent is anything God entrusts to you. A talent is anything God entrusts to you.. >

14. We Possess, God Owns Vs. 14 For it is just like a man going on a journey. He called his own slaves and turned over his possessions to them. Vs. 14 For it is just like a man going on a journey. He called his own slaves and turned over his possessions to them. Xref >

15. Managing Something That Belongs to Someone Else I Corinthians 4:1-2 A person should consider us in this way: as servants of Christ and managers of Gods mysteries. In this regard, it is expected of managers that each one be found faithful. I Corinthians 4:1-2 A person should consider us in this way: as servants of Christ and managers of Gods mysteries. In this regard, it is expected of managers that each one be found faithful.. >

16. Not Equal Ability, Equal Responsibility Vs. 15 To one he gave five talents; to another, two; and to another, oneto each according to his own ability. Vs. 15 To one he gave five talents; to another, two; and to another, oneto each according to his own ability.. >

17. Person 1 Vs. 15-16 …Immediately the man who had received five talents went, put them to work, and earned five more. Vs. 15-16 …Immediately the man who had received five talents went, put them to work, and earned five more.. >

18. Person 2 Vs. 17 In the same way the man with two earned two more. Vs. 17 In the same way the man with two earned two more.. >

19. Person 3 Vs. 18 But the man who had received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his masters money. Vs. 18 But the man who had received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his masters money. Q >

20. J. C. Ryle. > To hide our talent is to neglect opportunities of glorifying God, when we have them. The Bible-despiser, the prayer-neglecter, and the Sabbath- breakerthe unbelieving, the sensual, and the earthly-mindedthe trifler, the thoughtless, and the pleasure- seekerthe money-lover, the covetous, and the self-indulgentall, all are alike burying their Lords money in the ground.

21. Delayed, But Certain Vs. 19 After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Vs. 19 After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. II Peter 3:3-4, 9 …scoffers will come… saying, Where is the promise of His coming? …The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. II Peter 3:3-4, 9 …scoffers will come… saying, Where is the promise of His coming? …The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.. >

22. We Dont Grade Ourselves; He Grades Us Vs. 20-21 The man who had received five talents approached, presented five more talents, and said, Master, you gave me five talents. Look, Ive earned five more talents. His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your masters joy! Vs. 20-21 The man who had received five talents approached, presented five more talents, and said, Master, you gave me five talents. Look, Ive earned five more talents. His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your masters joy!. >

23. Use It Well, Get More Vs. 20-21 The man who had received five talents approached, presented five more talents, and said, Master, you gave me five talents. Look, Ive earned five more talents. His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your masters joy! Vs. 20-21 The man who had received five talents approached, presented five more talents, and said, Master, you gave me five talents. Look, Ive earned five more talents. His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your masters joy!. >

24. Use It Well, Get Joy! Vs. 20-21 The man who had received five talents approached, presented five more talents, and said, Master, you gave me five talents. Look, Ive earned five more talents. His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your masters joy! Vs. 20-21 The man who had received five talents approached, presented five more talents, and said, Master, you gave me five talents. Look, Ive earned five more talents. His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your masters joy!. >

25. Smaller Cup, But Just as Full Vs. 22-23 Then the man with two talents also approached. He said, Master, you gave me two talents. Look, Ive earned two more talents. His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your masters joy! Vs. 22-23 Then the man with two talents also approached. He said, Master, you gave me two talents. Look, Ive earned two more talents. His master said to him, Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your masters joy!. >

26. Misrepresenting God Vs. 24-25 Then the man who had received one talent also approached and said, Master, I know you. Youre a difficult man, reaping where you havent sown and gathering where you havent scattered seed. So I was afraid and went off and hid your talent in the ground. Look, you have what is yours. Vs. 24-25 Then the man who had received one talent also approached and said, Master, I know you. Youre a difficult man, reaping where you havent sown and gathering where you havent scattered seed. So I was afraid and went off and hid your talent in the ground. Look, you have what is yours.. >

27. Too Fearful to Take Risk = Too Fearful to Obey Vs. 24-25 Then the man who had received one talent also approached and said, Master, I know you. Youre a difficult man, reaping where you havent sown and gathering where you havent scattered seed. So I was afraid and went off and hid your talent in the ground. Look, you have what is yours. Vs. 24-25 Then the man who had received one talent also approached and said, Master, I know you. Youre a difficult man, reaping where you havent sown and gathering where you havent scattered seed. So I was afraid and went off and hid your talent in the ground. Look, you have what is yours.. >

28. The Seriousness of Sins of Omission Vs. 26-27 But his master replied to him, You evil, lazy slave! If you knew that I reap where I havent sown and gather where I havent scattered, then you should have deposited my money with the bankers. And when I returned I would have received my money back with interest. Vs. 26-27 But his master replied to him, You evil, lazy slave! If you knew that I reap where I havent sown and gather where I havent scattered, then you should have deposited my money with the bankers. And when I returned I would have received my money back with interest.. >

29. Faithful Service Begets Greater Opportunity Vs. 28-29 So take the talent from him and give it to the one who has 10 talents. For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have more than enough. Vs. 28-29 So take the talent from him and give it to the one who has 10 talents. For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have more than enough.. >

30. No Armored Trucks in Funeral Processions Vs. 29-30 …But from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him…. Vs. 29-30 …But from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him….. >

31. Lost Vs. 29-30 …And throw this good-for-nothing slave into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Vs. 29-30 …And throw this good-for-nothing slave into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth..