2. “To Every One Who Has, More Will Be Given” Matthew 25:14-30 Parable: Matthew 13:10-13 Proverb, story, simile, metaphor intended to communicate a truth by comparison. Earthly story to communicate a spiritual truth.

3. THE DISTRIBUTION: (vs.14,15) Jesus left them with responsibility: Every servant had different amounts of responsibility: Everyone was given something according to the Master’s evaluation of their ability: Everyone was not given an equal amount; “to each according to his own ability” Everyone was left to do as they choose to do;

4. THE DECISION: (vs.16-18) 2/3 made an immediate decision to obey and invest: IMMEDIATE OBEDIENCE 1/3 made a selfish decision: INDIVIDUAL SELFISHNESS

5. THE DETERMINATION: (vs.19-23) Evaluation: Appointment: Reward:

6. THE DECLARATION: (vs.28-30) Unjust steward suffers the loss Unjust steward suffers the loss of the talent: the Master and the servant is severed: The relationship between the Master and the servant is severed: more severe consequences Experiences more severe consequences than expected: unalterable Some consequences are unalterable: