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Theological Proposition/Focus: Jesus has equippted his servants, plans to return, expects that his servants have used what he gave them wisely, and intends to reward those who serve wisely.

Homiletical Proposition/Application: We must use what Christ ahs given us wisely.

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Text: Matthew 25:14-30.

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Expectations: The returning judge has expectations (14-15).

Jesus will come again (14)

Jesus has gifted each of us (15)

Gifting is done in accordance with ability

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MTR: Take stock and ask what God has given to you.

Actions: The servants have choices (16-18).

There are good choices

There are bad choices

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MTR: Consider how you are using what God has given you.

Accounting: Each servant will give an account (19-27).

Emphasis 1: The length of time.

Emphasis 2: Equality of blessing.

Emphasis 3: Contrast in servants.

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MTR: Determine to wisely use what Christ has given you.

Consequences: There are actions which warrent reward and actions which warrent judgement (28-30).

Key point: The grace of God.

Key point: The Judgement of God.

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