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Grace in Focus
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats –Matthew 25:31-46

Grace in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 13:50


Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are discussing another parable in the Olivet Discourse. Or is it actually a parable? This one is about the “Sheep” and the “Goats.” They are the Tribulation survivors, but whom do the sheep and the goats represent? Why are they being separated?

Grace in Focus
The Parable of the Talents – Matthew 25:14-30

Grace in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 13:50


Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are addressing another “Tough Text” – “The Parable of the Talents”. What is a talent? Why are the servants given different amounts of talents? What are the lessons of this parable? Please listen today and each weekday, to the Grace in Focus

Grace in Focus
The Parable of the Ten Virgins – Matthew 25:1-13

Grace in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 13:50


Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are once again looking at a “Tough Text” in Matthew's Gospel. The Parable of the Ten Virgins is our topic for this episode. Who are the characters in this parable, and what is the parable driving at? How should it be understood

Immanuel Nashville: Ray Ortlund Audio
Courage in Christ for All of Life: Matthew 25:14-30| Pastor T.J. Tims

Immanuel Nashville: Ray Ortlund Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 35:43


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Revivify Church Podcast
The Way of the Saint - Stewardship

Revivify Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 37:31


In this sermon, Pastor Devin discusses the biblical principle of stewardship, emphasizing that we are managers, not owners, of what God has given us. He traces the concept of tithing from Abraham (400 years before the Law) through the Old Testament, showing it was a covenant relationship with God rather than just a legal obligation. The pastor clarifies that tithing isn't about God needing our money but about our heart posture and obedience. He addresses common misconceptions about tithing being only an Old Testament concept by showing Jesus' affirmation of it and its practice in the early church.Everything we have belongs to God; we are managers, not owners of our resources.Tithing was established as a principle of faith and trust in God before it became law, showing it's about relationship, not just obligation.Our attitude toward money reveals our heart posture toward God and our level of trust in His provision.Stewardship isn't just about an amount—it's about allegiance and obedience to God.God promises to meet our needs when we faithfully steward what He has given us.Support the show

Church at the Cross
Sheep and Goats | Matthew 25:31-46

Church at the Cross

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 40:18


Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Key Takeaways: + The Identity Jesus Claims Daniel 7:13-14 Acts 17:30-31 "I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: 'I'm ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don't accept his claim to be God? That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic-on the level with the man who says he is a poached egg-or else he would be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse. You can shut Him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God. But let us not come with any patronising nonsense about His being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to." – C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity. "The sane man does not believe that he is God; the sane man does not believe that he will rise from the dead. If Jesus said those things, He was either speaking the truth, or He was insane." – G. K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man. + The Judgment Jesus Delivers + The Criteria by which Jesus Judges John 10:14–15 Matthew 10:40–42 1 Corinthians 4:9–13  Galatians 6:10 1 John 3:14 1 John 3:16–18 3 John 5–8

Worship Center Audio Podcast
Introducing Matthew 25 Project

Worship Center Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 44:37


Worship Center is launching "Matthew 25 Project" — a goal to give away $2 million in 2 years. Not to expand buildings, but to expand God's kingdom. Rooted in Jesus' call to urgency, faithfulness, and compassion, this vision will fuel Bible translation for unreached languages and support initiatives that value the sanctity of human life. Join us as we step into this bold next chapter of generosity and kingdom impact.

Greenwich
Worship - August 24, 2025 - “Parables of Jesus: The Bags of Gold” - Matthew 25:14-30

Greenwich

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 26:47


Worship - August 24, 2025 “Parables of Jesus: The Bags of Gold” - Matthew 25:14-30Associate Pastor Eric Beckman

Hillside Church's Podcast
How to Love the Least | Matthew 25:31-46

Hillside Church's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 40:36


Last week we saw that all of scripture testifies to the unique love, care, and relationship God has for “the least of these.” This week, we take a real, practical look at the passage and explore ways we can love “the least of these” here at Hillside and in our daily lives. - Pastor Arek O'ConnellSupport the show

Church at the Cross
The Talents | Matthew 25:14-30

Church at the Cross

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 40:18


Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Key Takeaways: + Live the life you are going to one day wish you had lived + We have God-given resources corresponding to our God-given capacities and are responsible to God for how we steward them Psalm 24:1 + Urgency + Energy + Intentionality + Everyone will give an account to God for how they lived their lives and managed their God-given resources Matthew 16:27 1 Corinthians 4:5 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 + We will be evaluated NOT based on our capacities but based on our faithfulness with the capacities and opportunities entrusted to us. + The Day of Judgment will reveal the true nature of a person's relationship with God

Calvary Shoreline Podcast
The Parable of the Talents | Matthew 25:14-30

Calvary Shoreline Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 55:02


Calvary Shoreline Podcast
The Sheep and the Goats | Matthew 25:31-46

Calvary Shoreline Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 42:36


In his final words on the topic, Jesus describes the attributes and eternal destiny of believers, the sheep, and unbelievers, the goats. Pastor Micah preaches at King's Cross Church.

Move Forth: The Podcast
2025 Bible in a Year DAY 165: Matthew 25

Move Forth: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 19:08


Send us a text****Read the New Testament in a Year with me in 2025 right here on the podcast!***Bible Verses of the Week: Matthew 6:22-24Welcome to the podcast Move Forth With Grace!  We will be reading the New Testament in a year.  This is such a perfect way to get into God's Word each day and to develop your own relationship with God our Father through His Son Jesus Christ. I am your host Angela and want to first of all say that I am not an expert in Theology or Church History or a Minister and I never will claim to be.  I am a  wife and mother who has been reborn and want to be of service to God in gratitude for calling me back home. Welcome to the Podcast! The Bible that I will be reading from is the English Standard Version Study Bible.  You can find one at www.crossway.org.Thank you for being here....thank you for becoming less like you and more like Jesus.May you Move Forth with Grace today!Love, Angela One of the most important things that we can be doing is teaching our children about the Bible and helping them to develop a Biblical Worldview.  The way that we are doing this in our family is by using My Father's World Curriculum in our homeschool.  For more information on that, please go to https://www.mfwbooks.comTo learn more about my story and the products that I love to use daily, please go to my website:www.move-forth.comThe Holy Roast Coffee  Pro Life Blend: https://theholyroastco.com/products/pro-life-blendPlease donate today to save unborn souls!https://preborn.comI am reading the ESV Study Bible in 2025: Get your copy today if you would like to read along...this is not required of coursehttps://www.crossway.org/bibles/Connect with me on social media or send a prayer request to me on my website here:https://campsite.bio/moveforthBible Teachers that I recommend:Mike Winger on https://biblethinker.org/meet-mike/Dr. Chuck Missler on www.khouse.orgNancy Missler on www.kingshighway.orgDale Partridge on www.relearn.orgChuck Smith on http://www.pastorchuck.org/RC Sproul Eschatology Playlist:https://youtu.be/n22MRa0P6_I?si=Aw53nQLSteu6T3-ASupport the show

Collective Young Adult Ministry Podcast
241. 3 Servants & the End of the World // Matthew 25:14–30 // Josiah Bogue

Collective Young Adult Ministry Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 54:11


We're in the middle of our series, Lock In: What Jesus Actually Teaches About His Return and the End of the World.In this week's message, Jesus tells a story about three servants preparing for His return. The first two make God proud. But the third? Apparently, he ends up in hell??What on earth is this parable about? What is Jesus saying?Turns out, it's not really about performance... But it is about your heart.

Church at the Cross
Be Ready | Matthew 25:1–13

Church at the Cross

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 31:36


Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Key Takeaways: + There is life and longing in the delay Ephesians 5:25 John 14:3 2 Peter 3:9 + When he returns, it will be too late to get ready + You cannot transfer faith + Be ready for the return of the bridegroom + How do you live ready? Matthew 7:21-23 Matthew 25:11-12 “Tomorrow is the devil's day, but today is God's. Satan does not care how spiritual your intentions are, or how holy your resolutions, if only they are determined to be done tomorrow.” - JC Ryle

Podcast - Calvary Wallingford
What Image Filter Are You Using?; Matthew 25:14-30

Podcast - Calvary Wallingford

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025


The parable of the talents is really about how we view God's personality.

Hillside Church's Podcast
Loving the Least | Matthew 25:31-46

Hillside Church's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 37:02


This week, we start a new 3-week series on what it means to love “the least of these” as Jesus commanded us to do in Matthew 25. But before we do anything to or for “the least of these,” we need to understand that we're called to love “the least” because God loves them and identifies with them. - Pastor Arek O'ConnellSupport the show

Simply The Bible
1141. Matthew 25:31-46 Judgment of the Nations

Simply The Bible

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 14:21


When Christ comes, He will sit on the throne and judge the nations as a shepherddivides sheep from goats. Whatever we do to the least, we do to Him.Join Pastor Daryl as he journeys through the entire Bible. Visit the podcast website here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Read or subscribe to his devotional at simplythebible.blog. Visit the church website. If you enjoy Simply the Bible, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!

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Study. Apply. Thrive.
Matthew 25:21,23 - The Tool & Test of Time

Study. Apply. Thrive.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 25:58


Study and apply Matthew 25:21,23 with Pastor Vetta and learn how to develop the perspective about time and your life assignments.

Collective Young Adult Ministry Podcast
237. How Can I Know I'll Be With Jesus In the End? // Matthew 25:1-13 // Charles Olminsky

Collective Young Adult Ministry Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 37:50


Most people hope they'll be with God after this life but deep down they're not totally sure. In this episode we explore one of Jesus' most thought-provoking stories about a wedding with ten bridesmaids and a locked door. We talk about how you can be confident in where you stand with Jesus!

Simply The Bible
1140. Matthew 25:14-30 Parable of the Talents

Simply The Bible

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 13:32


Jesus tells the parable of a man distributing talents to his servants before going away.  Later, he settles accounts. Be faithful with what you have been given.Join Pastor Daryl as he journeys through the entire Bible. Visit the podcast website here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Read or subscribe to his devotional at simplythebible.blog. Visit the church website. If you enjoy Simply the Bible, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!

Simply The Bible
1139. Matthew 25:1-13 Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids

Simply The Bible

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 14:21


Jesus tells the parable of ten bridesmaids—five are wise and five are foolish. The wise ones go in with the bridegroom, but the foolish ones are shut out.Join Pastor Daryl as he journeys through the entire Bible. Visit the podcast website here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Read or subscribe to his devotional at simplythebible.blog. Visit the church website. If you enjoy Simply the Bible, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!

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White Fields Community Church Sermons
Matthew 25:31-46 - What to Expect on Judgment Day

White Fields Community Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 37:24


In Matthew 25:31-46 we see that, on Judgment Day, Jesus will determine eternal destinies based on genuine faith in Him.

TFH OC's podcast
Get Your Own Oil // Asia Jaeger // Matthew 25

TFH OC's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 33:02


BRBC Sermons
The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13)

BRBC Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 73:05


Daily Devotions From Greg Laurie
Well Done | Matthew 25:20–21

Daily Devotions From Greg Laurie

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 3:31


“The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of silver came forward with five more and said, ‘Master, you gave me five bags of silver to invest, and I have earned five more.’ “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’” (Matthew 25:20–21 NLT) As a young man, Alan Redpath was a successful accountant. One day, he was talking with a Christian friend who told him, “Alan, it is possible to have a saved soul and a wasted life.” Redpath couldn’t forget those words. He knew he was guilty of having a saved soul and a wasted life. He prayed, “Lord, I want Your will for me. I don’t want to waste my life. I dedicate it to You.” God redirected his course, and Redpath ultimately became an evangelist, pastor, author, president of a missions organization, and dean of a Bible school. He served the Lord faithfully until the end of his life. Do you see anything familiar in Alan Redpath’s story? Has it ever occurred to you that you might have a saved soul but a wasted life? In other words, you have the assurance of Heaven, but you’re wasting your life here on earth. You’re not serving Christ to the fullest. Every person’s life is filled with opportunities to serve the Lord. What we do with those opportunities is the difference between a successful life and a wasted life, as far as the Lord is concerned. Do we let the opportunities slip by? Or do we seize the day and serve the Lord to the fullest so that we can hear Him say, “Well done, my good and faithful servant”? If you desire to hear those words, then make a change in your life like Alan Redpath made. Take what God has given you and make the most of it. You might say to yourself, “But I don’t have much.” You have everything you need. You have God’s most precious gift, Jesus Christ. You have the Holy Spirit to empower you. You also need to remember that God has instilled in you certain gifts for His glory. The apostle Peter wrote, “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen” (1 Peter 4:10–11 NLT). That means your life is valuable. Take what God has given you and dedicate it to His glory. Just watch what He will accomplish. Reflection question: What would serving Christ to the fullest look like in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry
July 23 (2 Chronicles 13–15; Psalm 20; Matthew 25)

Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 13:38


❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Chronicles13–15;Psalm20;Matthew25 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

ABP - King James Version - Blended Mix - January Start
Day 204: 2 Chronicles 1-2; 19 Psalms 50-51; 40 Matthew 25

ABP - King James Version - Blended Mix - January Start

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 20:03


2 Chronicles 1-2; 19 Psalms 50-51; 40 Matthew 25

Christadelphians Talk
Thoughts on the Bible Readings (2 Samuel 10, Jeremiah 14 and Matthew 25) for July 24th

Christadelphians Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 4:13


Matthew 25 commenced with the parable of the ten virgins. Five were WISE and five were foolish. It illustrates the wisdom of being always prepared. Procrastination invariably catches up with those who are prone to it. That all ten virgins slept tells us that at the time of the end comparatively few of our Lord Jesus Christ's followers will be ready. Then follows the parable of the talents, and the keynote of the parable is faithfulness. We each have been given abilities and responsibilities that differ. What is important is that we fully utilise what we have been given; according to the principle to whom much is given, much is expected. Interestingly it was the one talent individual who totally misjudged our Lord Jesus Christ believing that he/she was not good enough for the Kingdom. What an entirely wrong perception for we are all only saved by grace and are no way worthy (of course there will be vast numbers of multi-talented individuals who have failed also). We must understand the gracious gift that is the good pleasure of our Heavenly Father to give His children the Kingdom. Perception is important and we must judge matters according to God's Word. The final judgment will be on the basis of our understanding of our Omnipotent Creator and his inestimable Son and so living. It is love-based rather than mere academic head knowledge. Read verses 34-46 aloud and consider if our actions measure up. Compare also Jeremiah's comments on what Josiah demonstrated in the knowing of his God in chapter 22 verses 15-16 of that prophecy.

White Fields Community Church Sermons
Matthew 25:1-30 - How to Prepare for the End of the World

White Fields Community Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 39:53


In Matthew 25:1-30 we see that being ready for the end of the world means having a real relationship with Jesus and faithfully stewarding what He's entrusted to you now.

ABP - World English Bible - Blended Mix - January Start
Day 203: 2 Chronicles 1-2; Psalms 45-47; Matthew 25

ABP - World English Bible - Blended Mix - January Start

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 16:23


2 Chronicles 1-2; Psalms 45-47; Matthew 25

Sunnybrook Christian Church - Teaching Archive
Sermon July 20 - The Parable of the Talents - Matthew 25

Sunnybrook Christian Church - Teaching Archive

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 41:01


Sermon July 20 - The Parable of the Talents - Matthew 25 by Sunnybrook Christian Church

Podcast – Ridgedale Baptist Church
Matthew 25:1-13: The Parable of the Ten Virgins

Podcast – Ridgedale Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025


Into The Word with Paul Carter

Journey with us through Matthew 25 at Into the Word, a radio and online program committed to reading, loving, and living the whole Counsel of God. In this program we will work our way chapter by chapter through the whole Bible. Our host and Bible teacher for this adventure is Pastor Paul Carter. If you are interested in additional resources or previous episodes in the series, you can find those at https://intotheword.ca/. If you would like to support the program or our monthly mission partner, you can do so at https://intotheword.ca/how-to-support-the-into-the-word-podcast-bible-commentary. To connect with our Bible readers and Into the Word listeners, connect with us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/In2theWord

The M'Cheyne ESV Bible Plan with Kristyn Getty
July 15 (Joshua 22; Acts 2; Jeremiah 11; Matthew 25)

The M'Cheyne ESV Bible Plan with Kristyn Getty

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 25:23


❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Joshua22;Acts2;Jeremiah11;Matthew25 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

New Hope Daily SOAP - Daily Devotional Bible Reading
July 15, 2025; Matthew 25:31-46

New Hope Daily SOAP - Daily Devotional Bible Reading

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 6:39


Daily Dose of Hope July 15, 2025   Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46   Prayer:  Lord God Almighty, You have given us everything.  Not only did you create the world, but you created us.  Everything we have is a gift from you.  Forgive us for when we begin to think that things are “ours.”  Soften our hearts.  Help us become more generous.  Lord, I give you my whole self.  I want to offer myself as a living sacrifice; may I be pleasing in your sight.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the daily Bible reading at New Hope Church in Brandon, Florida.  We are currently doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we are finishing up Matthew 25.   We closed up our devotional yesterday by talking about the importance of earning a spiritual profit for the Kingdom.  If you recall, we read the parable of the bags of gold, also called the parable of the talents, and we talked about how God expects us to be diligent with the resources he provides us.  Afterall, everything we have is from God and he expects us to use our finances, gifts, and skills, to expand his Kingdom, to earn a spiritual profit.    But what does that look like in a very practical way?  Well, the rest of Matthew 25 gives us a picture of how God expects us to use our resources – our time, our money, our talents, and our skills.  It's the text about Jesus separating the sheep and the goats.    There are a lot of thngs about this parable that are worth mentioning.  First, Jesus is clear that the Son of Man, that would be him, will be coming in glory to judge the nations or all the people.  Some people say that Jesus will not return and others say he will not judge.  Actually, he himself says he will do both.  I think it is clear throughout the Gospels but it is also very clear right here.   What are the criteria for judgement?  It's pretty clear.  Jesus has already spoken about how he came to serve and give his life as a ransom for many (Matt. 20).  Thus, he expects us also to serve the least of these.  But we have to be very careful here.  Salvation, as we know, is a free gift that comes through faith in Jesus alone.  We have to not turn this into a lesson in works-righteousness.  The Kingdom is a gift.  Think about it.  Those who are deemed righteous in this text don't even know what they have done.  They are like, “Lord, but when did we see you hungry?”  They haven't been out there trying to earn salvation.  They have just been overflowing with the love of Jesus, doing what should come naturally to a person who follows Jesus.  Their actions are evidence that they have a relationship with a loving, compassionate, merciful God.    Scripture definitely demonstrates that Jesus strongly identifies with the poor and oppressed. Whenever we use our resources and talents to help alleviate the suffering of the poor or oppressed, then it is like we are doing it for Jesus.  But we really have to examine our hearts.  Are we trying to earn spiritual merit badges?  Are we serving out of obligation?  Are we serving or giving to feed our ego?  OR...are we serving and giving as an outpouring of the love, grace, and mercy that Jesus has shown us.  Yes, God expects us to use our resources well.  He expects us the earn a spiritual profit for the Kingdom.  But if doing so leads us to resentment and bitterness, then we have to look deep in our soul.  God loves a cheerful giver.  God wants us to want to serve him.   I guess this would be a good time to stop and just allow all of us to spend time in prayer.  First, are we working to earn a profit for the Kingdom?  If not, why?  And then, where is our heart in all of this???  Do we feel joy in serving and giving?  What is our motivation?  Let's just talk to Jesus.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

New Hope Daily SOAP - Daily Devotional Bible Reading
July 14, 2025; Matthew 25:1-30

New Hope Daily SOAP - Daily Devotional Bible Reading

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 13:12


Daily Dose of Hope July 14, 2025   Scripture - Matthew 25:1-30   Prayer:  Lord Jesus, Help us be productive members of your Kingdom.  I know we fall short.  I know we mess up.  Call us, let us hear your voice, and we will respond.  We will say yes.  Give us the courage and boldness to be the people you called us to be.  We love you, Lord.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope on this 14th of July, 2025.  How in the world is it already the middle of July?  Our lives move fast.  Anyway, this is a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts and today, we are diving into the first half of Matthew 25.    This chapter is a series of parables, again describing different aspects of the Kingdom of God.  This first parable, though, needs to be interpreted from an eschatological perspective, meaning when Jesus returns in final victory to judge the living and the dead.  The parable of the virgins (some translations say bridesmaids) is somewhat of a continuation of the last chapter where we discuss the wise and evil servants.  There are ten virgins who are waiting for the bridegroom, but he is delayed.  Only half of the virgins bring additional oil for their lamps.  You can see where this is going.  All ten virgins fall asleep while waiting.  Then, they are awakened, learning that their man is about to arrive. Half of the virgins, the foolish ones, cannot light their lamps.  They ask their wiser sister to share their oil but that's a no-go.  The wise virgins recommend that those without oil go buy some more.  Ultimately, the wise virgins are ready when the bridegroom arrives.  When the foolish virgins return, after finding the only 24/7 oil store in the area apparently, they aren't allowed into the wedding.  They even cry out but the door is not opened.  The bridegroom denies even knowing them.  Ouch.   Every virgin fell asleep.  But only half were prepared with oil.  Thus, we can see that the focus here is on being ready, even when there is a delay.  As I dug into the scholarly discourse on this parable, it seems the most common interpretation is that having oil, being prepared, means more than simply saying yes to Jesus.  That is obviously important.  But while we wait for Jesus' return, we are called to do his work.  While waiting, we aren't supposed to be idle but to be actively working to expand the Kingdom, doing acting of love and mercy, sharing the Gospel, and pointing others to Jesus.  This is not just about getting ourselves ready but getting others ready as well.  Don't be caught without your oil.   This is followed by the parable of the bags of gold.  Other translations call this the parable of talents.  Again, it offers us another glimpse into the Kingdom of God.  But before we talk about this parable, we have to have a basic understanding of what life was like during the time of Jesus.  Remember, the people Jesus was speaking to were living in the Roman Empire, and there was a huge disparity between rich and poor. There were wealthy landowners and tax officers, there was a very small middle class, usually tradesmen of some kind, but the overwhelming majority of people were poor. Many were small tenant farmers or day laborers. Its estimated that the unemployment rate may have been as high as 70%. Even if you had a job, it was typically low-paying and you made just enough to buy food for that day. Unless you were rich, there wasn't disposable income. People were literally starving to death, not too unlike some Third World countries today.   Because of this, people who were very poor would sometimes sell themselves and their families into slavery. It's estimated that 30% of people living in the Roman Empire at that time were slaves. For some, it was the only way they might consistently have food. Life was just that hard. People would also sell themselves into slavery if they had debt. Under Roman occupation, the tax burden was incredibly oppressive and unjust, particularly for small tenant farmers. People would accumulate debt if they couldn't pay their taxes. If you had a debt and didn't pay, then you were thrown in jail. Obviously, you couldn't pay your debt in jail, nor could you work, and then your family would starve to death. So, sometimes people would sell themselves into slavery as a bondservant so their debt could get paid. Their master, or owner, would pay their debt and then they would owe them a certain number of years of service to pay off that debt.   Even though that isn't necessarily the same way we envision slavery today, the fact was, in this parable, the Master did own the servants. Now remember, he had entrusted them with some talents. A talent was actually a measure of weight rather than an amount of money. It was approximately 130 lbs. so whether or not it was a talent of silver or gold, it would have been very valuable. Even one talent of silver would have been more than an average person would have made in a year. I read several places that one talent in today's money would be roughly one million dollars. This Master had entrusted one servant with 5 talents, one with 2, and another with 1, a significant sum. The talents and the servants belonged to the Master and the crowd that Jesus was speaking to would have known that.   Okay, so what is the point of all of this?  Well, the first point is that ALL of us belong to God. He is our master. Our physical body belongs to God. All that we own-our money, our home, our possessions, they all belong to God. We may think we are in control but really we do not exist independently from God.  We may think that we own our stuff, our financial portfolio, our car, but really we are just the managers of it. Ecclesiastes 5:15, “Everyone comes naked from their mother's womb, and as everyone comes, so they depart. They take nothing from their toil that they can carry in their hands.” Another version says, “You can't take your riches with you.”   Now some of you may really struggle with this concept OR you may agree with it theoretically but it isn't a practical reality for you. In fact, right now you might be thinking, but I'm the one who earned this money. I'm the one who made this sacrifice or earned this degree or did this or that to have a nice salary, to buy a home, to purchase a nice vehicle. You might be thinking that really, “I did this on my own.” But Deut. 8:17 says, “You may say to yourself, ‘My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me,' But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth...” Despite how economically self-sufficient we think we are, God created us and it is God who gives us the ability to work, the ability to earn money, the ability to provide a living for our families...all we have is his; we are not independent from him.   Another important concept we learn from this parable is that God created us with the intention that we would use our money, our resources, and our talents and skills to produce a profit for him, a spiritual profit. Think about the parable. The master gives the first servant five talents and he doubles his money. The second servant was given two talents and he doubles his money and then the third one basically just hid his head in the sand and hoped the whole thing would go away. The master then says to him, “You wicked and lazy servant.” He had really harsh words for him.   At first glance, we might be taken aback by such hard words but think about it, the master bought these bondservants or slaves to make a profit for him. He would never have bought them if he thought they would make him lose money. Their purpose was to earn a profit for the master. Let's bring it back to us...God expects to see a profit from us. He isn't harsh. He doesn't require that we do the impossible–he has given us abundant resources–and he has called us, he requires us to use our God-given talents and resources to produce a spiritual profit for God, for His Kingdom.    One of my seminary professors used to say, “We don't serve a mush God.” Our God is not all mushy love, rainbows, and unicorns. Yes, he is loving but he still has expectations for us. There are standards, there is accountability. And this is one of those areas...he doesn't expect us just to sit and soak up all the love and wonderfulness of faith. He actually expects us to do something about it, to earn a spiritual profit. And he is serious about it.   What does this look like for us?  That, we will talk about tomorrow.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki    

Cornerstone Wylie Sermons
Christian Hospitality | Matthew 25:31-40

Cornerstone Wylie Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025


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Holy Disruption // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:22-30, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 5:3-10// Tyler Carlson// 07.13.25

Sermons HOPE Covenant AZ

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025


Holy Disruption // Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 13:22-30, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 5:3-10// Tyler Carlson// 07.13.25

The Moments with M&MJ Podcast
Bible Reading Day 11 - Genesis 45-49 and Matthew 25-26

The Moments with M&MJ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 30:58


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Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs
July 9: Matthew 25 & 26 (CSB)

Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 14:53


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Make It Count // Cesar Delgado // Matthew 25:14-30

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 31:50


Everyday Truth with Kurt Skelly
Wednesday, June 18 | Perhaps the Best Indication of Saving Faith (Matthew 25:31–46)

Everyday Truth with Kurt Skelly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 12:13


Everyday Truth with Kurt Skelly
Tuesday, June 17 | Don't take yourself a hole. (Matthew 25:14-30)

Everyday Truth with Kurt Skelly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 14:20


Matthew 25:14-30

Everyday Truth with Kurt Skelly
Monday, June 16 | Don't miss the wedding! (Matthew 25:1-13)

Everyday Truth with Kurt Skelly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 13:49


Matthew 25:1-13