The final block of Jesus’ teaching on the end of the world and the final judgment, this time with the analogy of the separation of sheep from goats – true believers from those who look like them. The difference? True faith is witnessed by active love and compassion for other disciples of Jesus.
Sometimes called the Parable of the Talents, the challenge from Jesus is to ensure that as we wait for his inevitable return, we use the gifts, talents, resources and opportunities that God has given us for the glory of Jesus. Are you?
This is the first of 3 parables on the theme of Jesus’ return and the end of the world. We know that it is coming. But are we truly ready? or will Jesus say to us ‘I don’t know you?’
The disciples asked Jesus about the end of the world – when will it be and what will be the signs of Jesus’ return? The Bible is very clear over some things that we can know for sure – that Jesus will return, as King and Judge – and everyone will see him in glory. But most things are unclear…