God is both good and severe. Knowing He's severe makes us more accountable. The third servant in the Parable of the Talents reveals: 1. People can be wicked because of what they do 2. We must use our gifts or lose them. Faithful servants produce, but worthless servants don't. The two faithful servants and the unfaithful servant reveal that believers and unbelievers both experiences extremes.
Matthew 25:24-30—God's Goodness and Severity Lesson 1: Knowing ______ is ____________ makes us more accountable (Matt 25:24-27; Rom 11:22). Lesson 2: People can ____ ____________, because of what they DON'T do (Matt 25:26; Jam 4:17). Lesson 3: Use—or lose—________ __________ (Matt 13:12, 25:28-29; Heb 4:11-12). Lesson 4: ________________ servants produce, but _________________ servants don't (Matt 25:30; Jam 2:17). Lesson 5: Believers and unbelievers both _______________ ________________ (Matt 25:21-30; Rom 8:32).
Family Worship Guide Memory Verses: 1 John 3:1-2 Day 1: Read Matthew 25:14-30 Regarding "I will set you over much", what is revealed about the Master's (God's) character? Consider your current thoughts about God. Do you view him as one who is gracious and good and loves to lavish his children with gifts? Or do you view him as a miserly old Scrooge?
Day 2: Read Matthew 25:14-30 How do we please God according to this parable? (HINT: look at his response as he received the return from each of his faithful servants). Regarding your roles and responsibilities tomorrow, how can you please God? What two or three concrete actions can you take to be "faithful" tomorrow?
Day 3: Read Matthew 25:14-30 Typically, we think people are wicked for what they do. What about in this
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Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have nine children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates. Scott...