45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25: When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divide his sheep from the goats: Matthew 25:31-32 KJV
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Overview of the Gospel of Matthew
Matthew’s name means “Gift of the Lord”, a tax collector who left everything to follow Jesus Christ as an apostle (disciple). His former name was Levi, the tax collector. Matthew wrote the Gospel of Matthew. He wrote it for people who converted from Judaism. This Gospel demonstrates that Jesus Christ is the King and Messiah of Israel. His works support that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of all of the old testament prophecies of the coming of the Messiah.
“This book describes Jesus’s genealogy, his miraculous birth and childhood, his baptism and temptation, his ministry of healing and preaching, and finally his crucifixion and resurrection. The resurrected Jesus commissions his Apostles to “go and make disciples of all nations.” Source: Retrieved from the internet on 11/16/2021 from The New World Encyclopedia. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Gospel_of_Matthew
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45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25: Matthew 25: 31-32 KJV31When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:
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OVERVIEW OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
Matthew 25 covers the parable of the ten virgins, the parable of the talents, and the description of the last judgment when Jesus with his angels will judge the nations.
1. The parable of the ten virgins. Matthew 25: 1-3, 13 KJV 1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
The bridegroom was late. Therefore five brides’ lamps went out and they asked the other five brides for some of their oil. They refused because they may not have enough oil. Five brides went to buy oil. While they were gone, the bridegroom came and took the five brides that were waiting and prepared. The other brides returned and he said he did not know them and they were not allowed to go with the bridegroom. 13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of man cometh.
Note: The meaning of this story is that upon Jesus’ return for judgment, be ready, and then you won’t have to get ready. There will be no second chances. Matthew 25: 13 KJV 13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
2. You will learn the meaning of the parable of the talents. Note: A talent is an amount of money that is equal to a year’s wages. Matthew 25: 14-15 KJV 14For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants and delivered unto them his goods. 15And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several abilities; and straightway took his journey.
The man gave five talents to one servant, two talents to another, and one talent to another servant. The owner left and returned. The servant with 5 talents had gained 5 more talents. The servant with two talents had gained two more talents. The servant with one talent had buried the money to keep for his owner’s return. The owner was angry at the one who buried the money and said that he should have put the money in the bank and accrued interest.
Matthew 25: 27-30 KJV 27Thou ought therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming, I should have received mine own with usury. 28Take, therefore, the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him, that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Note: The meaning of this parable is thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things.
3. You will learn the description of the last judgment described. Matthew 25: 31-33 KJV 31When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats: 33And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Matthew 25: 34-41 KJV 34Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36Naked and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. 41Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
Note: Jesus will judge nations that do not honor him.
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TIME: 45 MINUTES TO COMPLETE LESSON: 30 MINUTES TO READ THE ENTIRE POST AND TAKE THE INTERACTIVE QUIZ, ADDITIONAL 15 MINUTES TO READ THE BIBLE CHAPTER.
Objectives for Chapter 25 -The Gospel of Matthew. What you will learn:
1. You will learn the meaning of the parable of the ten virgins,
2. You will learn the meaning of the parable of the talents.
3. You will learn Jesus’ description of the events of the last judgment.
Outline for Chapter 25 of the Gospel of Matthew
1. The parable of the ten virgins,
2. The parable of the talents.
3. The last judgment described.
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Reflection question:
To be faithful over a little can train a person to be faithful over much. For example, some people starting out in life must learn to pay bills, they rent before purchasing a home. The Christian journey is like that. It is learning and growing in Christ Jesus. Practice makes perfect in the faith. What can you think of that you learned that prepared you for something bigger?
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Objectives for Chapter 25 -The Gospel of Matthew. What you will learn:
1. You will learn the comparison of heaven to the ten virgins, Matthew 25: 1-13 KJV
1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.
7Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. 8And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 9But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 11Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
2. You will learn the meaning of the parable of the talents. Matthew 25: 14-30 KJV
14For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants and delivered unto them his goods. 15And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several abilities; and straightway took his journey. 16Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
17And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18But he that had received one went and dug in the earth, and hid his lord’s money. 19After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
21His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 22He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
23His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 24Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
25And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 26His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
27Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming, I should have received mine own with usury. 28Take, therefore, the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him, that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
3. You will learn Jesus’ description of the events of the last judgment.. Matthew 25:31-41 KJV
31When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats: 33And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
34Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
37Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 38When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
41Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: 43I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
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#1. What is the meaning of the parable of the ten virgins?
#2. What is the meaning of the parable of the talents?
#3. True or False? When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divide his sheep from the goats: 33And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
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John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.
John 3:5-6 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.
