The Talents: Defined, Invested, and Rewarded

Intro - this parable about the kingdom is similar to that of the ten virgins, but expands on the 'how' of waiting

1. Our Lord's Merchant-like Leaving and Returning
   a. Our Lord has a specific people
   b. Our Lord is rich toward His people
   1/. The expensive talent
   2/. The distribution of the talent
   c. Our Lord expects His talents to yield a return at His return

2. The Actions and Rewards of the Faithful Stewards
   a. Similarities between the two
   b. Our Lord's treatment of them

Application:

• Look Up!
• Look Around!
• Look Forward!