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BSF Matthew Lesson 25 Additional Bible Resources: Leftover New Year’s Edition
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BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 5: Review Matthew 24 and 25
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 24
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 25
BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 5: Review Matthew 24 and 25
12) We need to be prepared for Jesus’s return at any time. We do that by continually pursuing God’s will for our lives and spreading the love of Jesus, too.
13) The things we do for others is really things we do for Jesus. This is profound for me. I just hadn’t thought of it before. It helps me to be more generous and helpful when needed.
14) Matthew 24:13 “he who stands firm to the end will be saved.” This gives me strength in the bad times to stand firm. Matthew 25:21: “You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.” This offers me hope that I will continue to be blessed in my life. Matthew 25:29: “Everyone who has will be given more.” Again, encouraging me when I want things in life.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 5: Review Matthew 24 and 25
I thoroughly enjoyed reading these chapters of Matthew. Jesus teaching the disciples is like him teaching me. It reminds me to use my talents for the greater good.
End Notes BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 5: Review Matthew 24 and 25
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BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 4: Matthew 25:31-46
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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BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 3: Matthew 25:14-30
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 25:14-30
Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents. A man calls his servants and gives them talents each according to his ability. He gives one man five talents, another two, and another one. The men who received five and two gained more. The man who received one hid his master’s money.
When the master returned, he settled accounts with them. The man who had five talents and gained five more and the man who had two talents and gained two more were praised and called “good and faithful servant.” Since they was faithful with a few things, Jesus put them in charge of many things and shared in their master’s happiness.
The man who hid the talent was called wicked and lazy. He was chastized for not putting the money on deposit at least to earn interest. The one talent was taken from the man and given to the man who has 10 talents. Everyone who has will be given more in abundance. Whoever does not have will lose what little he has. The lazy servant was thrown out into the darkness and the weeping and gnashing of teeth.
BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 3: Matthew 25:14-30
6a) A man calls his servants and gives them talents each according to his ability. He it entrusting them to use their talents to grow his money while he is away.
b) When the master returned, he settled accounts with them. The man who had five talents and gained five more and the man who had two talents and gained two more were praised and called “good and faithful servant.” Since they was faithful with a few things, Jesus put them in charge of many things and shared in their master’s happiness.
The man who hid the talent was called wicked and lazy. He was chastized for not putting the money on deposit at least to earn interest. The one talent was taken from the man and given to the man who has 10 talents. Everyone who has will be given more in abundance. Whoever does not have will lose what little he has. The lazy servant was thrown out into the darkness and the weeping and gnashing of teeth.
c) He was chastized for not putting the money on deposit at least to earn interest. The one talent was taken from the man and given to the man who has 10 talents. Everyone who has will be given more in abundance. Whoever does not have will lose what little he has. He basically did not try or do anything while the man was away.
7) Don’t waste what God has given you. Use your talents to grow His kingdom.
8 ) Unsure. I always ask myself this, as I do think I have gifts. Writing is one of them. Perseverance. Drive. Tenacity.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 3: Matthew 25:14-30
Such a harsh penalty is you don’t use the gifts and talents that God has given you in order to do His work. Something to think about in your own life, that’s for sure. The Olivet Discourse is so rich that it’s great to dive into.
End Notes BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 3: Matthew 25:14-30
A talent was worth about $1,200 in today’s terms, which was a lot for back then. We get our word “talent” from this parable, which is a gift given to you by others.
Each person in the kingdom of heaven is given a certain number of gifts and talents to serve God. We can either waste those opportunities or talents or use them to further His kingdom.
The good servants used what they had to gain more. The other servant did absolutely nothing with the money.
The reward matched what they were given. He called them good and faithful because of it. There is also a place of joy — some Bible scholars say even heaven — as a reward.
Note the lazy servant tried to come up with excuses as to why he didn’t grow the money. He thought his master didn’t need his help and would be pleased that he did not lose the money.
The lazy servant faced condemnation. He could have done something, but instead he chose to do nothing.
The Old Testament did not allow Israelites to charge interest when money was leant to other Israelites (Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 25:35-37; Deuteronomy 23:19; cf. Psalm 15:5. However, if the money involved Gentiles, it was permitted.(Deuteronomy 23:20)
The servant was not a true servant and thus was thrown out of the master’s house.
The master represents Jesus. The time between his departure and return may represent the time between his First and Second Coming. The different amounts represents how humans today are given different talents and abilities for Jesus.
We are all called to invest the treasure God has entrusted to us to build his kingdom and bear fruit. Jesus will return to accomplish his plan. Everything that happens is purposeful and good.
Theme of the Parable of the Talents: our readiness for Jesus’ return is seen by our stewardship of the resources and talents He has given us.
Readiness is doing God’s work. So, are you ready?
BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 2: Matthew 25:1-13
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 25:1-13
Jesus tells the Parable of the Ten Virgins. He tells his disciples that the kingdom of heaven will be like 10 virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five were foolish and forgot to take oil with them for their lamps. Five were wise and took oil in jars. All of them fell asleep waiting on the bridegroom. When the bridegroom arrived, all woke up. The foolish ones asked for oil, and the wise ones told them to buy your own.
The foolish ones left to buy oil. When they did, the bridegroom came and only took the virgins who were ready to the wedding banquet. The bridegroom refused the late comers when they arrived. Thus, be ready because you don’t know when the bridegroom will come.
BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 2: Matthew 25:1-13
3a) They were the same except the wise virgins prepared ahead of time for what they would need; the foolish ones did not.
b) Wise virgins are Christians and are prepared for Jesus’s Second Coming; foolish ones are non-Christians or Christians who are not prepared for Jesus’s return.
4a)
Matthew 7:24-27: You must be prepared by laying a firm foundation to survive life’s storms.
1 Thessalonians 5:4-8: You must be alert and self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24: God himself will sanctify you through and through. May your spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless for Jesus’s coming.
b)
John 3:5-8: No one can enter the kingdom of heaven unless he has the Holy Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, and the spirit gives birth to spirit. You must be born again.
Romans 8:9: The Spirit of God lives inside of you and controls you. You belong to Christ if you have the Spirit of Christ.
Ephesians 1:13-14: When you heard the word of truth and believed, you were marked with a seal, the Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing your inheritance until the redemption.
5) It assures me because I am ready, and because of that, I will be taken to the banquet.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 2: Matthew 25:1-13
I love the picture of Jesus as our bridegroom. Weddings are such festive and happy occasions that it brings me joy to think of this when he takes me.
Great kids’ read as Easter is fast approaching!
End Notes BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 25, Day 2: Matthew 25:1-13
Jesus is still on the Mount of Olives teaching his disciples. Matthew 24 ended with a warning to be ready for Jesus’s Second Coming, and here we see the same theme.
In Jewish tradition of the times, a bride got engaged, went through a betroyal, or a wedding ceremony, and then got married about a year later at an unexpected time. Usually, there were about 10 bridesmaids who went forth to meet the bridegroom with lamps. He usually arrived at night to pick her up, hence the need for the lamps.
Jesus is presenting the idea as himself as the bridegroom as an extension of God since God is pictured as the bridegroom in the Old Testament, and Israel as the bride (Isaiah 54:4-5; 62:5; Jeremiah 2:2; Hosea 1-3,)
Five were prepared for the bridegroom; five were not. Note that the five that were not prepared appeared to be so, but, in reality, they were not, which is many people today.
The torches were most likely a wooden staff with a dish at the top with a cloth soaked in oil to light it.
We see oil as an emblem of the Holy Spirit in Zechariah 4:1-7).
Oil was an important trade good in ancient times, being used for many uses, from healing (Luke 10:34) to fuel and as perfume. The Holy Spirit heals, fuels us, and cleanses us to be with God.
If you don’t have oil, you don’t have light. If you don’t have the Holy Spirit, you don’t have Jesus.
The bridegroom rejected the bridesmaids, saying strongly he does not know them. Once the door is shut, it will never reopen.
The bridegroom is clearly Jesus here. The lamp and oil signify readiness and preparation. We don’t know when Jesus will return to earth.
Message: Be ready, or you won’t enter the kingdom of heaven. It’s that simple.
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