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Jesus preached parables constantly about the coming Kingdom of God (or as Matthew wrote, the Kingdom of 'HEAVEN')
These stories are actually "prophecies" one day to be fulfilled when the Kingdom comes to earth.
Jesus spoke the parable of the talents to His disciples is His chronological explanation of the "signs" of the end times men refer to as the Olivette Prophecy," beginning in Matthew 24. By the end of chapter 24, Jesus has returned with the Kingdom of God and is beginning to judge the nations... and is weeding out dissidents and would-be troublemaker's
In Matthew 25, Jesus informs His disciples of His impending "judgments" upon them according to their individual performances (their works) while He is away in the "far country" of "heaven" when He returns in the parables of the "Ten Virgins" and the "Talents."
The talent was a measurement of money. But a talent is also an individual's "UNIQUE NATURAL ABILITY" that every human seems to have in one capacity or other. We all have our natural abilities as well as our weaknesses.
And since the monetary "talent" is Caesar's... it is evident that Jesus is not talking about money... but of the "talents" and abilities that God gives to men.
Each of His disciples... and everyone whom He calls out from the world... He expects to produce some form of "increase" toward the coming "harvest" at the end of the age. Everyone's talents are different.
God expects us to use our God-given abilities for good. The Man who went to the far country (Jesus, ascended into heaven) "...delivered unto them His goods... to every man according to HIS SEVERAL ABILITY..." (Matt.25:14-15).
And when He returns with His Kingdom, He will demand an accounting of His "servants" as to what they have done with the talents and abilities with which they have been blessed.
There is responsibility with God... not eternal blissful irresponsibility. God is working... preparing His Kingdom for His future Family to live in. And those whom He is calling during this phase of His plan shall become the first generation of His Children to be the leaders of the main body of His Family that shall be born during Judgment Day, a thousand years after Jesus returns. (see Revelation 20) They should be training and improving themselves in the Word of God NOW... in Christ... to be the best Child of God they can be.
God's called out ones are BEING JUDGED NOW... and at the moment of Jesus' return... not on Judgment Day.
"For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if IT FIRST BEGIN AT US, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?" (I Peter 4:17)
Modern professing Christianity makes being a follower of Christ seem a mere matter of "believing"... without teaching what it is that we should be believing. Christians should be believing what Jesus SAYS. They should be believing The Bible. Christianity is faith AND works. God's coming judgment on all men will be according to his works.
Notice also in Matthew 25, the parable of the Ten Virgins. If the ten virgins represent ALL CHRISTIANS extant on the earth at the time of the return of the Bridegroom (Christ)... then ONLY HALF OF ALL CHRISTIANS WILL BE READY FOR HIM!
The parable of the talents should be a fair warning to professing Christians to get serious about the service they should be providing to their Master, the King who shall demand an accounting of His servants when He comes.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere's the parable of the pounds, St. Luke 19:11-27.
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A story Jesus used as a teaching?
Parables are very common. Some New Testament parables include the parable of the talents, and the parable of the good Samaritan.In general, a parable is a story that has a moral lesson attached to it, or a story designed to illustrate a principle or belief. There are many parables in the Bible. Some examples are the parable of good Samaritan, the parable of the seed.
How do you write a parable?
a parable is a short story with a message
What is a story that serves as an example?
A parable is a story that serves as an example.
What is the most famous parable?
The most famous parable in the bible is, The story of the prodigal son in Luke.
What is the name of a story with a moral?
A fable or parable.
What type a story has a moral at the end?
A Parable.
What is the setting of the story the parable of the forest?
Vocabulary
What is an example of a parable from The Pearl by Steinbeck you know the whole story is a parable but you need one example of a parable from the story?
One example of a parable from "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck is the story of the scorpion and the ants. In this parable, the scorpion represents evil, while the ants represent the oppressed people. The scorpion's actions reflect the idea that evil can cause harm and destruction, while the ants' efforts to rebuild show resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
What are the lessons you can get from the parable of the man with leprosy?
The parable of the man with leprosy teaches us about humility, faith, and the power of healing through belief in a higher power. It also highlights the importance of gratitude and obedience in responding to divine intervention.
What was a parable of Jesus?
One parable that Jesus told was about the Good Samaritan. The story was to get people thinking about their neighbors.
Which of these is the best definition of a parable?
A parable is a short story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson through analogy or metaphor. It often uses everyday situations to convey deeper truths or teachings.
How does a parable work?
A parable is a very short story that illustrates some virtue. For example the parable of the seven wise virgins simply states that it is good to be prepared.
