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Insights on Judgment in the Teachings of Jesus

Delve into the teachings of Jesus regarding Judgment leading up to His crucifixion, focusing on Matthew 24-25. Learn about the "Talents" parable, the Master's return, and the separation of sheep and goats in the final Judgment. Understand the importance of accountability, using our abilities, and showing compassion to others.

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Insights on Judgment in the Teachings of Jesus

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  1. The Life of Jesus (31) Teachings Concerning JudgmentThe Lord’s Return (2) Matthew 25:14-46

  2. In Matthew 24-25:14 • We continue our study of Judgment as Jesus taught it during His final week of teaching leading to His death.

  3. Matthew 24-25 - Background • 24:1-2 – Jesus prophesies the destruction of the temple • 24:3, “When will these things be?” “What will be the signs of Your coming and of the end of the age.”

  4. Matthew 24 – The Message • 24:4-35 – the coming destruction of JerusalemAnswering the 1st question! • 24:36-25:46– “But of that day and hour no one knows…” Answering the 2nd question!

  5. Matt. 25:14-30 – “Talents” • 25:14-30 – Three servants given talents to manage “according to their ability”. • The master goes on a journey to a far country (long time)

  6. Matt. 25:14-30 – “Talents” • The 5 & 2 talent servants double their resources • The one talent man buries his talent in the ground (i.e. he did NOTHING!)

  7. Matt. 25:14-30 – “Talents” • The master returns to settle accounts • The 5 & 2 talent servants present their efforts and are rewarded accordingly (25:21, 23)

  8. Matt. 25:14-30 – “Talents” • The 1 talent servant • Returns the talent to the master • Speaks of his harsh conduct (25:24-25) • He makes excuses

  9. Matt. 25:14-30 – “Talents” • Why the accusation? • If descriptive of God, is it true? • Certainly NOT!

  10. Matt. 25:14-30 – “Talents” • God does NOT take what does not belong to Him • What belongs to Him? Everything! (1 Cor. 10:26, 28; Psa. 24:1, Ex. 19:5) • His critics make harsh accusations against Him

  11. Matt. 25:14-30 – “Talents” • “You have what is Yours” • Is this a true statement? • What about his abilities and time, as a steward? • Was he capable of managing 1 talent?

  12. Matt. 25:14-30 – “Talents” • One talent man’s response: • Rather than take responsibility, he made excuses! He accused others! • How many blame God because they don’t want to take responsibility?

  13. Matt. 25:14-30 – “Talents” • “You wicked and lazy servant” (25:26-28) • Why did master reply this way? • Plausible: He answers “a fool according to his folly”

  14. Matt. 25:14-30 – “Talents” • “You wicked and lazy servant” (25:26-28) • Why wicked? • Did the servant act honorably?Did he steal (Eph. 4:28)Did he slander?

  15. Matt. 25:14-30 – Lessons: • We don’t know when the master will return! • When He returns we will give an account for our conductWe have abilities (Rom. 12:3-8, 1 Pet. 4:7-11, cf. 1 Cor. 12:11, 18)

  16. Matt. 25:14-30 – Lessons: • God detests laziness! • When He returns we will give an account for our conductWe have abilities (2 Thess. 3:10-12, Heb. 6:11, 1 Thess. 4:11, Prov. 6:6-11, 10:4, 18:9, 20:13, etc.)

  17. Matt. 25:31-46 – Judgment • Jesus now describes the judgment directly • Son of Man – Jesus (Matt. 9:6, 12:8, 12:40, 26:2) • He will come in glory – Phil. 2:5-7, John 17:1-5, 2 Thess. 1:9-10

  18. Matt. 25:31-46 – Judgment • With his angels – 2 Thess. 1:7, Matt. 13:41, 49 • He will sit in judgment on His throne! Rom. 2:16, 1 Cor. 4:5, 1 Tim. 4:1

  19. Matt. 25:31-46 – Judgment • A day of separation – 32-35 • All nations (souls) gathered before Him! • Separated THEN John 5:28-29, Rev. 20:12,…

  20. Matt. 25:31-46 – Judgment • The sheep on the right – 34-40 • Inherit the kingdom… • How? They did good to His brethren

  21. Matt. 25:31-46 – Judgment • The goats on the right – 41-46 • “Depart from Me…”Rev. 20:10, 15, 21:8 • Why? They did NOT do good to His brethren

  22. Matt. 25:31-46 – Judgment • The goats on the right – 41-46 • NOTE: It was not the “horrible” sins cf. 1 Cor. 6:9-10, Rev. 21:8, Gal. 5:19-21, … Sin is sin! • They did not recall their failure

  23. Matt. 25:31-46 – Judgment • The goats on the right – 41-46 • Their fate – “everlasting destruction”

  24. Matt. 25:31-46 – Lessons • While our salvation is not based upon works – a godly life WILL be filled with good works Titus 2:14, Eph. 2:10, cf. Jas. 2:14-18, 24 • Do we care about the needy as we ought to? Gal. 6:10

  25. Matt. 25:31-46 – Lessons • There are only two directions of judgment • “everlasting” & “eternal” are same word • When we stand before God we will be sentenced one way or the other!

  26. We WILL stand before God! Are you ready?

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