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Jesus wants us to use our talent, not bury them.

Today, we’re going to talk about a parable. A parable is just a fancy word for a story. Jesus used parables to teach people important lessons. In this parable, Jesus wanted to teach the people not to waste their God given talents and abilities. In the story, Jesus talked about a really rich guy who gave 3 of his servants differing amounts of money to take care of while he was away. The first guy was given the most and he worked hard and doubled the money. The second guy was given a little less but he also worked hard and doubled the money. The third guy was given the least and he did nothing with the money. In fact, he just dug a hole and hid it. When the rich guy returned, he was so proud of the first two guys for using the money to make more money. But, he was angry at the third guy who did nothing. Here’s the point, God gives each of us talents and abilities and he wants us to use
them. He wants us to work hard to get better at those things. But, more importantly, he wants us to use them to help others and to honor him.

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Key Points:

  • God gives everyone different kinds of talents. 1 Corinthians 12:18-21
  • Our talents grow when we use them wisely.
  • Jesus wants us to use our talents, not bury them. Matthew 25:16-17

Memory Verse:

Matthew 25:29 To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance.

Talk About It
  1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
  2. Share a talent you have. How did you get good at that thing?
  3. What happened to the guy who just buried the money?
  4. How can you use your talents to help others?
  5. Read 1 Corinthians 12:18-21. Why do you think God gives each of us different talents? What would happen if we were all great at the same thing? How can we use our talents to honor God?
  6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?

This is part of the Life of Jesus series.

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