This servant was dishonest, despicable, and disciplined. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about our treatment of fellow believers: Ephesians 4:26, 4:31–32; 1 Peter 3:8–9?
A servant labors: unlimitedly; unselfishly; unthanked; unreservedly; unprofitably. Scriptures for Study: How do the following verses challenge us: Luke 14:11; 18:14; James 4:10?
What is my virtue in service? What is my view of other workers? What are my values in service? Scriptures for Study: How do these verses encourage us in our service: Ephesians 6:8 and Hebrews 6:10?
Consider the parable and then the principles. Scriptures for Study: What does 1 Corinthians 3:13–15 tell us about our future accountability?
Jesus’ warning; the rich man’s wantonness; the wisdom. Scriptures for Study: Read Matthew 6:19–34. What observations can you make? What strikes you the most profoundly?
Jesus’ warning; the rich man’s wantonness; the wisdom. Scriptures for Study: Read 1 Timothy 6:6–10. What observations can you make? What strikes you the most profoundly?
The description of the true servant; the delight the true servant receives; the distinction between a true and false servant. Scriptures for Study: How does 2 Timothy 4:6–8 encourage us?
We acknowledge the commission we are given (vv. 14–15).; we examine the character we reflect (vv. 16–18), and we realize the consequence we face (vv. 19–27). Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about our labor: 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Corinthians 5:9; Colossians 1:29?
We acknowledge the commission we are given (vv. 14–15).; we examine the character we reflect (vv. 16–18), and we realize the consequence we face (vv. 19–27). Scriptures for Study: How do the following verses encourage you: Galatians 6:9–10; Colossians 4:17; Hebrews 6:10 –11; 1 Peter 4:10?
