SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 25:31-46
Still on the Mount of Olives, Jesus tell about when he returns. He will have all of the angels with him, and he will sit on his throne in glory. He will separate everyone like a shepherd separates his sheep and goats. The sheep will go to his right; the goats on his left. Jesus blesses the sheep on his right, and they will have their inheritance, the kingdom prepared for them since the creation of the world. For they cared for Jesus, giving him food, drink, and clothes.
Confused, the righteous wondered when they did these things. Jesus responded that they did it for him every time they did it for one of their brothers.
Those on the left will be cursed to the eternal fire for they did nothing for him or his people. They will have eternal punishment, while the righteous has eternal life.
BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 4: Matthew 25:31-46
9) He will have all of the angels with him, and he will sit on his throne in glory. He will separate everyone like a shepherd separates his sheep and goats.
10a) The sheep on his right are blessed and will have their inheritance, the kingdom prepared for them since the creation of the world. For they cared for Jesus, giving him food, drink, and clothes and they cared for Jesus every time they cared for one of their brothers. They are believers.
b) Those on the left will be cursed to the eternal fire for they did nothing for him or his people. They will have eternal punishment. They are unbelievers.
c) We are here to help others, which is what Jesus would do. Since he is not here, we are to take his place.
d) Luke 6:45 says good men brings good things stored up in his heart. Faith has action associated with it, according to James 3:14-17. Faith and deeds go hand-in-hand. 1 John 3:16-18 says we are to love with action and truth. Because Jesus laid down his life for us, we are to do the same for our brothers. This is how we will know we belong to truth (verse 19)
11) I would say more in the little things I do. Smiling to others. Lending a helping hand. Volunteering. And helping those close to you, such as family and friends, when they need help. Donating time and money to worthy causes and those who need the help.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 4: Matthew 25:31-46
I love the emphasis on doing things for others because that’s what Jesus would do. This needs to be more on our minds.
Classic book! I wish more modern children’s authors would write on Jesus.
End Notes BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 4: Matthew 25:31-46
Jesus gives more details about his Second Coming here. His throne will be on earth.
Fun Fact: Jesus usually called himself “Son of Man” when speaking of himself.
Most Bible scholars agree that this judgment is different than the Great White Throne Judgment in Revelation 20:11-15.
- The Great White Throne Judgment happens after the 1,000 year reign of Jesus. This judgment happens right after Jesus returns.
- This Judgment of Nations only includes the nations, or Gentiles, who are judged on their care of others. The Great White Throne Judgment is everyone.
Goats and sheep usually naturally separate themselves when it gets cold at night because the goats huddle for warmth, but sheep don’t need to.
Some Bible scholars believe this Judgment of Nations will happen after the Great Tribulation Matthew 24:21 The rapture will have already happened 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)
Jesus separates those who will receive the kingdom of heaven and those who will not. Jesus judges them by their works here.
This is a lesson to us all to help others whenever we can for Jesus may come at any time.
God prepared Hell for the devil, his angels, and now those who are condemned.
The purpose of the Judgment of Nations is to separate people before the beginning of Jesus’s millennial kingdom.
Jesus came first to free us from sin.
Jesus will come again to judge and rule.
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