Anush A. John
Jan 8, 20152 min
Updated: Jan 22
Matthew 25:1-30
a. Historical Context
Matthew 19:24 - it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
b. Literary Context
1.0 The coming of Jesus Christ in relation to the Jews – 24: 4 –44
1.1 The Beginning of sorrows – 24: 4 –14
1.2 The Great Tribulation – 24:15-28
1.3 The Coming of the Lord – 24:29-31
1.4 Parables – 24: 32-44
1.4.1 The fig tree – 24: 32-35
1.4.2 The days of Noah – 24: 36-41
1.4.3 Thief in the night – 24: 42-44
2.0 The coming of Jesus Christ in relation to the church – 24:45- 25:30
2.1 Parable of the servants – 24: 45-51
2.2 Parable of the virgins – 25: 1-13
2.3 Parable of the talents – 25: 14 –30
3.0 The coming of Jesus Christ in relation to the Nations
3.1 Parable of the sheep and goats (the coming judgment) – 25:31-46
Matt 10:7 – “As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near’”
Matt 24:14 – “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come”
Rom. 14:17 “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit”
Preparation
Eager Patience
Summary of the parable: While we are waiting in Eager patience for the fulfillment of the Kingdom of God, we need to be prepared.
Matt 25:16 The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more.
Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
1 Corinthians 3
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