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Introduction
Jesus now in Jerusalem and staying just outside the city.
The week of His death.
Final teachings on the Kingdom.
Parable of Wedding Banquet, Jesus continues to teach in the temple.
Pharisees try to trap Him, Sadducees try to trap Him, Pharisees again, Love God and Love Neighbor,
Warnings to crowds and disciples to avoid hypocrisy, then seven “woes” to teachers of law and Pharisees.
Woes = great shame, sorrow
coming out of the temple predicts its destruction.
Pastor predicting destruction of church facility
Read Matthew 24:1-3
Then went to Mount of Olives and disciples asked about timing and events at the end.
Jesus teaches generally about the end and His return and warnings to heed leading up to that time.
Not important to get into these at this point.
Our parables are not about the timeline and events.
Then Jesus begins a series of parables that help prepare the disciples, and us.
See the Fig Tree
Read Matthew 24:32-35
See the Fig Tree
Fig trees shed leaves – most other trees in that area evergreen
Fig trees shed leaves – most other trees in that area evergreen
Fig trees shed leaves – most other trees in that area evergreen
Fig tree shed leaves – most other trees in that area evergreen
Leaves coming back out is sign of summer
Fig tree often symbol for Israel – some believe this points to Israel becoming a nation again.
In any case, it says that you can watch the events unfold.
It doesn’t, however, indicate that we can measure the times and know when Jesus returns.
No one knows except the Father
No one knows except the Father
Like a thief at night – be ready
Like a thief at night – be ready
Who Is the Faithful and Wise Servant?
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Servant examples – Good servant = diligent, doing the will of the master, receive more…
Wicked servant = takes advantage of position, does not do the will of the master, caught!
matthew 24:45, 50
v.50 Master returns unexpectedly.
v.50 Master returns unexpectedly.
Servant examples – Good servant = diligent, doing the will of the master, receive more…
Wicked servant = takes advantage of position, does not do the will of the master, caught!
v.50 Master returns unexpectedly.
v.51 cut to pieces, placed with hypocrites
Hypocrites = say one thing do something completely different
Weeping, gnashing of teeth = torment, deep sorrow
The wise servant is the one who does the master’s will at all times.
Be the wise servant.
Stay Alert, Keep Watch
Continues with picture in
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We can see the transition – from The Kingdom of Heaven is like…
We can see the transition – from The Kingdom of Heaven is like…
To At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like…
10 virgins – maidens, maybe like bride’s maids
v.2 some wise some foolish.
v.3 why foolish?
Unprepared.
v.4 why wise?
Came prepared for a long wait.
Lamps, jars, oil = “let your light shine” oil can symbolize Holy Spirit, could represent righteousness.
matthew v.5 long wait, maidens fall asleep.
Apparently from story not a problem that they slept.
Problem is not being prepared.
v.5 long wait, maidens fall asleep.
Apparently from story not a problem that they slept.
Problem is not being prepared.
v.6 midnight cry – Here comes the bridegroom!
v.7 all woke up and prepared their lamps.
v.8 foolish asking for the wise maidens’ oil.
v.9 “I can’t do your work for you”
Foolish had to go find oil late at night.
Got back it was too late.
The bridegroom had already come and the door was closed.
Picture again of wedding banquet
v.11-12 the foolish asked to be let in but bridegroom said “don’t know you”
v.11-12 the foolish asked to be let in but bridegroom said “don’t know you”
heart break and let down – don’t know you.
v.13 is the main point of these parables
v.13 is the main point of these parables
Therefore… stay alert, keep watch
Why?
You don’t know when Jesus the bridegroom will return for His people.
Conclusion
God the Father sent His son to walk the earth in human flesh, to be the man God intended Adam to be.
Jesus had one main purpose – to begin the restoration of God’s Kingdom on earth in the hearts of His people.
The death of Jesus was part of that purpose – He received the punishment we deserved.
Took our place.
He bought us back from the enemy.
Through His burial Jesus conquered death, because He rose to new life – the firstborn as a promise that all those who faithfully follow Him will also rise with Him to new life.
The picture of baptism symbolizes our acceptance, our participation in the death, burial, resurrection
Jesus ascended back to heaven.
He taught that He would return to claim His kingdom and gather His people.
We are now waiting for His return.
Big Idea: The faithful and wise servant is ready for the Master’s return
Next week we will finish with the final two parables in .
Final Kingdom is Near teaching.
Jesus puts some meat to the “be ready” bones.
What is the faithful servant to be doing while he/she waits for the Master’s return?
What is the fruit produced?
Jesus modeled, but now He illustrates through parables what He means.
What About You?
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