The parable analyzed
- Distribution of talents to the servants (Matthew 25:14-15)
- A talent was about 6000 denarii.
- A denarii was a day’s wage.
- Two doubled their talents and one hid his.
- The two that doubled their talents were happy to see the master.
- The one who hid his talent began making excuses immediately.
- The Lord’s response – “wicked and lazy” (Luke 16:19-31)
- Matthew 13:12; Mark 4:25; Luke 8:18; 19:26
Godly one talent Christians
Andrew – Peter’s brother
- John 1:29-42
- John 1:41-42 – Andrew brings his brother to Jesus.
- Andrew is mentioned 14 times. Peter is mentioned 176 times.
- John 6:5-9 – Andrew brought the boy with the lunch to Jesus.
- Matthew 19:13; Mark 10:13; Luke 18:15 – The apostles rebuked people for bringing children to Jesus.
- John 12:20-22 – Philip seeks advice from Andrew.
- Peter had constant issues with Gentiles, so he probably was not the logical person for Philip to ask.
- Andrew and Philip brought these people to Jesus.
- He brought his brother, the young boy, and the Greeks.
- That was Andrew’s talent, and he used it well.
More stories – Dorcas
- Acts 9:36-43
- The widows used one of their talents to persuade Peter when he got to Dorcas’ house (Acts 9:41 – the widows were listed separately from the saints).
More stories – Lydia
- Acts 16:11-15 – Lydia was at a prayer service on the Sabbath.
- She heard the gospel and responded.
- She helped to convert her entire household.
- She urged Paul, and prevailed upon him to stay with her family for some time.
The parable applied
- Main points – we must find and use all that we have.
- If we do not, we:
- Lose that ability in this life
- And are judged for it in the next life
- Diligence is rewarded, neglect is punished!
- Is it possible that you once had a God given talent that you never used, and God took it away?