THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS – Matthew 25:14-30
- Who were the most talented people you knew at school?
- What are some typical images people have of God?
- What would you do for God if you knew you could not fail at it?
- With what talents or resources has God entrusted you?
- Besides money or material possessions, what are some resources God has placed in our care?
- What thoughts or attitudes cause us to be lazy in carrying out our Christian responsibilities?
- What are the risks of investing our gifts for God’s service?
- What are the rewards of investing our gifts for God’s service?
- In what ways can you be a “good and faithful” servant?
- Where are you able to invest your gifts?
- What people can benefit most from the gifts and abilities you have?
- What discourages you from investing your talents?
- What encourages you to serve God with your talents?
- How would you grade yourself in your Christian stewardship over the last year?
- What resource do you need to commit to Christ’s use at this time in your life?
- How can you invest your talents in serving God this week?
- What reminder can you use to hold yourself accountable for the way you manage your God-given resources?