Welcome To Pastor Garry Clark’s PowerPoint presentation from
the October 22nd sermon:THE LAST DAYS: 10 Virgins & 3
Businessmen
Welcome To Pastor Garry Clark’s PowerPoint presentation from
the October 22nd sermon:THE LAST DAYS: 10 Virgins & 3
BusinessmenInformation on ordering a DVD copy of this sermon
will be available at the end of this presentation
Information on ordering a DVD copy of this sermon
will be available at the end of this presentation
Jesus gives us three parables in Matthew Chapter
25
Jesus gives us three parables in Matthew Chapter
25
Today we are going to look at
two of them
Today we are going to look at
two of them
The Parable OfThe 10 Virgins& The ParableOf The Talents
(3 Business Men)
The Parable OfThe 10 Virgins& The ParableOf The Talents
(3 Business Men)
Matthew 25:1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
You Need To Understand A
Jewish Wedding!
FIRST THINGS FIRST
You Need To Understand A
Jewish Wedding!
There are threeBASIC parts to a Jewish wedding
There are threeBASIC parts to a Jewish wedding
PART ONEPART ONEThe parents of the children agree on the marriage and establish a dowry
The parents of the children agree on the marriage and establish a dowry
PART TWOPART TWOThe bridegroom, along with his brothers and friends, go to the bride’s house to claim her as his very own
The bridegroom, along with his brothers and friends, go to the bride’s house to claim her as his very own
PART TWOPART TWOThis was usually done in the evening and the bride would be prepared for his coming
This was usually done in the evening and the bride would be prepared for his coming
PART TWOPART TWOShe would then join the bridegroom and return with him to his home(his father’s house)
She would then join the bridegroom and return with him to his home(his father’s house)
PART THREEPART THREEThere would be a huge party that would often last for an entire week. After these events, they would return to their own home.
There would be a huge party that would often last for an entire week. After these events, they would return to their own home.
Matthew 25:2-42 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5 Virgins were
FOOLISH: They took lamps with
no oil!
5 Virgins were
FOOLISH: They took lamps with
no oil!
5 Virgins were WISE: They took lamps with
oil!
5 Virgins were WISE: They took lamps with
oil!
Matthew 25:5While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
The bridegroom delayed in coming for the bride, and they all got sleepy and actually dozed
off
The bridegroom delayed in coming for the bride, and they all got sleepy and actually dozed
off
Matthew 25:6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
The Midnight Call: “The Bridegroom
Comes!”
The Midnight Call: “The Bridegroom
Comes!”
Matthew 25:7-97 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
They all got up and began
working to light their
lamps
They all got up and began
working to light their
lamps
The problem was – only five of the
lamps actually worked!
The problem was – only five of the
lamps actually worked!
The 5 foolish
women said:“Give us some
of your oil!”
The 5 foolish
women said:“Give us some
of your oil!”
The 5 wisewomen said:
“No Way Hose-a”
The 5 wisewomen said:
“No Way Hose-a”
The 5 wisewomen said:
“There is not enough for both us
and you too!”
The 5 wisewomen said:
“There is not enough for both us
and you too!”
The 5 wisewomen said:
“Go Get Your Own!”
The 5 wisewomen said:
“Go Get Your Own!”
So what happened?
So what happened?
Matthew 25:10-1210 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
When they got back to the procession,
they were already in the father’s house, and the door was
shut!
When they got back to the procession,
they were already in the father’s house, and the door was
shut!THE PARTYHAD STARTED!
THE PARTYHAD STARTED!
The bridegroom said:“I DON’T KNOW
YOU!”
The bridegroom said:“I DON’T KNOW
YOU!”
Matthew 25:13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
THE POINTTHE POINT
We don’t know when Jesus is coming againWe can and must know that we are born again through Jesus ChristWe cannot make other people believe in Jesus Christ. It is their personal choice!It is foolish to wait until the last minute to believe in Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior!
We don’t know when Jesus is coming againWe can and must know that we are born again through Jesus ChristWe cannot make other people believe in Jesus Christ. It is their personal choice!It is foolish to wait until the last minute to believe in Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior!
THE POINTTHE POINT
THE POINTTHE POINT
2 Corinthians 6:2b(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
WHAT ABOUTTHE THREE
BUSINESS MEN?
WHAT ABOUTTHE THREE
BUSINESS MEN?
GLAD YOU ASKED!GLAD YOU ASKED!
Matthew 25:13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Look Again…Look Again…
Watching And Waiting Doesn’t
Mean Sitting!
Watching And Waiting Doesn’t
Mean Sitting!
We Are To BeWatching &
Working!
We Are To BeWatching &
Working!
Matthew 25:14-1514 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
A Talent was asum of moneyA Talent was asum of money
In Jesus’ day, a talent would be equivalent to
about 20 years worth
of savings
In Jesus’ day, a talent would be equivalent to
about 20 years worth
of savings
A talent equaled about $500,000
in today’s money
A talent equaled about $500,000
in today’s money
Businessman #1 5 talents = $2,500,000Businessman #2 2 talents = $1,000,000Businessman #3 1 talent = $500,000
Businessman #1 5 talents = $2,500,000Businessman #2 2 talents = $1,000,000Businessman #3 1 talent = $500,000
Matthew 25:16-1716 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
DO THE MATHDO THE MATH
DO THE MATHDO THE MATHBusinessman #1 Invested diligently & wisely
Businessman #1 Invested diligently & wisely $2.5 million+$2.5 million= $5 million
$2.5 million+$2.5 million= $5 million
DO THE MATHDO THE MATHBusinessman #2 Invested diligently & wisely
Businessman #2 Invested diligently & wisely $1 million+$1 million=$2 million
$1 million+$1 million=$2 million
Matthew 25:18But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
DO THE MATHDO THE MATH
Matthew 25:18But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
DO THE MATHDO THE MATH
DO THE MATHDO THE MATHBusinessman #3Businessman #3
He hidit where nobody
could find it
He hidit where nobody
could find it
DO THE MATHDO THE MATHBusinessman #3Businessman #3
He tookrisks and
did no work
He tookrisks and
did no work
DO THE MATHDO THE MATHBusinessman #3Businessman #3
He wastedhis
chances for
investing
He wastedhis
chances for
investing
DO THE MATHDO THE MATHBusinessman #3Businessman #3
He was irresponsib
le
He was irresponsib
le
DO THE MATHDO THE MATHBusinessman #3Businessman #3
He wasafraid and
lacked faith
He wasafraid and
lacked faith
DO THE MATHDO THE MATHBusinessman #3Businessman #3
He had very little regard for his master
He had very little regard for his master
DO THE MATHDO THE MATHBusinessman #3Businessman #3
He was a failure!
He was a failure!
A lot of Christians are afraid to
serve the Lord “All Out!”
A lot of Christians are afraid to
serve the Lord “All Out!”
They are afraidto lead and take
responsibility
They are afraidto lead and take
responsibility
They are afraid to give to God’s
work“It Scares Them
To Death!”
They are afraid to give to God’s
work“It Scares Them
To Death!”
Dow Jones don’t hold a candle to
God when it comes to being
tough on investment
returns!
Dow Jones don’t hold a candle to
God when it comes to being
tough on investment
returns!
GOD EXPECTS A PROFIT
THAT’S THEBOTTOM LINE
GOD EXPECTS A PROFIT
THAT’S THEBOTTOM LINE
Matthew 25:19-2319 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
Matthew 25:19-2321 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
Matthew 25:19-2322 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
Matthew 25:19-2323 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
These two were excited about what they had
done!
These two were excited about what they had
done!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
They each received
commendations, promotions and
vacations!
They each received
commendations, promotions and
vacations!
Matthew 25:24-3024 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
Matthew 25:24-3025 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
Matthew 25:24-3026 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
Matthew 25:24-3027 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
Matthew 25:24-3028 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
Matthew 25:24-3030 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
A DAY OF RECKONINGTHE LORD RETURNS!
Businessman #3Businessman #3
The Lord said he
was lazy!
The Lord said he
was lazy!
Businessman #3Businessman #3
The Lord rebuked
him for his pitiful
mismanagement
The Lord rebuked
him for his pitiful
mismanagement
Businessman #3Businessman #3
He lost everything
He lost everything
Businessman #3Businessman #3
He got nothing!He got
nothing!
Businessman #3Businessman #3
No Commendation No Promotion No Vacation!
No Commendation No Promotion No Vacation!
WHAT DID I LEARN?WHAT DID I LEARN?
WHAT DID I LEARN?WHAT DID I LEARN?1.Don’t claim you “have no gifts”
2.Know you will be judged by God according to what he has given you
3.If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it!
Lost opportunities Lost influence for the
Kingdom Lost reward – forever!
1.Don’t claim you “have no gifts”
2.Know you will be judged by God according to what he has given you
3.If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it!
Lost opportunities Lost influence for the
Kingdom Lost reward – forever!
TEN VIRGINSGOT YOUR OIL?TEN VIRGINSGOT YOUR OIL?
THREE BUSINESSMEN
ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT THE LORD’S RETURN?
THREE BUSINESSMEN
ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT THE LORD’S RETURN?
1 Peter 3:15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
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