Store up Treasure in Heaven ! The Parable of the Talents – Matthew Henry [1706]

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Matthew 25:14 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. Verses 14-30 We have here the parable of the talents committed to three servants; this implies that we are in a state of work and business, as the former implies that we are in a state of expectancy. That showed the necessity of habitual preparation, this of actual diligence in our present work and service. In that we were stirred up to do well for our own souls; in this to lay out ourselves for the glory of God and the good of others. In this parable, 1. The Master is Christ, who is the absolute Owner and Proprietor of all persons and things, and in a special manner of his church; into his hands all things are delivered. 2. The servants are Christians, his own servants, so they are called; born in his house, bought with his money, devoted to his praise, and employed in his work. It is probable that ministers are specially intended here, who are more immediately attending on him, and sent by him. St. Paul often calls himself a servant of Jesus Christ. See 2 Tim. 2:24. We have three things, in general, in this parable. I. The trust committed to these servants; Their master delivered to them his goods: having appointed them to work (for Christ keeps no servants to be idle), he left them something to …

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb

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The Marriage Supper of the Lamb – Messianic Perspectives with Dr. Gary Hedrick Part 1   Part 2 Part 3 – (Note: The Feast of Trumpets/Rosh Hashana is known as the Day no one knows the day or the hour)   Part 4   Part 5 – (Good Message)  Part 6