The parable analyzed
Distribution of talents to the servants (Matthew 25:14-15)A talent was about 6000 denarii.A denarii was a day’s wage.Two doubled their talents and one hid his.The two that doubled their talents were happy to see the master.The one who hid his talent began making excuses immediately.The Lord’s response – “wicked and lazy” (Luke 16:19-31)Matthew 13:12; Mark 4:25; Luke 8:18; 19:26Godly one talent Christians
Andrew – Peter’s brother
John 1:29-42John 1:41-42 – Andrew brings his brother to Jesus.Andrew is mentioned 14 times. Peter is mentioned 176 times.John 6:5-9 – Andrew brought the boy with the lunch to Jesus.Matthew 19:13; Mark 10:13; Luke 18:15 – The apostles rebuked people for bringing children to Jesus.John 12:20-22 – Philip seeks advice from Andrew.Peter had constant issues with Gentiles, so he probably was not the logical person for Philip to ask.Andrew and Philip brought these people to Jesus.He brought his brother, the young boy, and the Greeks.That was Andrew’s talent, and he used it well.More stories – Dorcas
Acts 9:36-43The widows used one of their talents to persuade Peter when he got to Dorcas’ house (Acts 9:41 – the widows were listed separately from the saints).More stories – Lydia
Acts 16:11-15 – Lydia was at a prayer service on the Sabbath.She heard the gospel and responded.She helped to convert her entire household.She urged Paul, and prevailed upon him to stay with her family for some time.The parable applied
Main points – we must find and use all that we have.If we do not, we:Lose that ability in this lifeAnd are judged for it in the next lifeDiligence is rewarded, neglect is punished!Is it possible that you once had a God given talent that you never used, and God took it away?
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