The Moral of the Story:
1. The Master has given us great
2. The Master has called us to
3. The Master and there was a
4. The Master will grant a
BIG POINT: If you you will
NOTES:
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY
• If Elon Musk gave you a million dollars and said, “do something
meaningful with this” What’s the first thing you would do?
Read Matthew 25:14-30
• In the parable, the faithful servants acted immediately. What does
“faithful working” look like in your current season of life? How does it
differ from simply “waiting” for God to move?
• The third servant had a distorted view of the master. How does your
view of God influence the way you live out your faith? What are some
misconceptions about God that might hinder faithful service?
• The sermon expands “talents” to include time, abilities, opportunities,
and spiritual gifts. What are some “talents” God has entrusted to you?
How are you currently using them?
• Read Ephesians 2:10: How does knowing that God has prepared
good works for you in advance change your perspective on daily life
and decisions?
What do you think it means to “enter into the joy of your master”? How
does this promise motivate you in your walk with Christ?
• Read Matthew 5:13-16: In what ways can you let your light shine
more intentionally in your community, workplace, or family? What
might be holding you back?
• What impacted you most from the message?
QUESTIONS FOR PERSONAL REFLECTION & APPLICATION
• What is one area of your life where you feel God is calling you to
be more faithful or diligent? What steps can you take this week to
respond to that call?
• How do you typically respond when you feel uncertain about your
abilities or resources? Do you tend to hide your “talent” like the third
servant, or step out in faith? Why?
• If Jesus returned today, what would you hope to hear Him say about
how you’ve used what He entrusted to you? What might need to
change in your life to live more fully in light of that hope?