WHEN THE SON OF MAN COMES

Matthew 25:1-46
Key Verses: 25:31,32

    "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels
     with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All
     the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate
     the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep
     from the goats."


1.  Read verses 1-13. To what did Jesus compare the kingdom of heaven?
    Who is the bridegroom? How did five virgins show their wisdom? Why
    were five virgins called foolish? What does the oil represent? What
    can't we borrow or lend?

2.  Read verses 14-23. Who is the man going on a journey? What did he
    give his servants before leaving? What did the first two servants
    do?  When the master returned, what did they report? How did he com
    mend and reward them? Why?

3.  Read verses 24-30. What did the third servant report to his master
    upon his return? What excuse did he give? How did the master rebuke
    and punish him? What does this parable teach about God and the
    mission he gives his servants?

4.  Read verses 31-40. What will Jesus do when he comes again? How does
    he reward his sheep? Why was he pleased with them? Why were they
    surprised? What can we learn here about how to live as a child of
    God?

5.  Read verses 41-46. How did he rebuke and punish the "goats"? Why
    were they surprised? What does he teach about every person's
    opportunity to serve the King? (Compare Ro 2:6-8) What can we learn
    here about heaven and hell?