The first three behaviors of a disciple of Jesus.
1. Personal Relationship
2. Small Group
3. Serves Others
A disciple of Jesus demonstrates a life of .
What is stewardship?
Stewardship is taking care of someone else’s belongings and doing with those belongings what the owner desires.
When we live as a disciple of Jesus, we see ourselves and understand ourselves as a steward of what belongs to God.
Read Matthew 25:14
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Read Matthew 25:1
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Read Matthew 4:17
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#1 – Our talents are His .
Read Matthew 25:14
Everything you’ve been given in life is the property of King Jesus.
We are to steward TIME, TREASURE, TALENTS, TRUTH, and RELATIONSHIPS.
#2 – We are given our according to God’s knowledge of our ability.
Read Matthew 25:15
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#3 – He has an expectation that we will reproduce and multiply what we are given.
When Jesus returns, He’s going to expect that we used everything He gave us to bring other people into His Kingdom.
“God’s gifts are meant to be given away.” – Randy Clark
#4 – Faithful use of talents equals more blessings.
Read Matthew 25:29
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In what area of your life do you need God’s grace to be more fruitful as a steward?
Matthew 25:14–30 is the Parable of the Talents, where Jesus tells the story of a master who entrusts his servants with different amounts of money (“talents”) before leaving on a journey. When he returns, he evaluates how each servant has managed the responsibility. The message emphasizes faithfulness, stewardship, and readiness.
Here are self-reflection questions based on this passage:
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How would I respond if I had to give an account today of how I’ve used what I’ve been given?
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What changes would I make today to live more faithfully and courageously in light of eternity?
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How can I better prepare myself to hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant”?