“The Storyteller" THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Matthew 25:14–30 What has the Lord entrusted to you? · Money · Natural Talents and Abilities · Spiritual Gifts · Good Works What are you doing with what He has entrusted to you? Matthew 25:16–23 Our greatest joy must become the joy of our Master. Psalm 16:11 The same response was given to both servants. Matthew 25:24-27 What is the opposite of Good and faithful? · Evil · Lazy Matthew 25:28-30 James 2:18-19 Is what are you doing with your life worthy of the price that he paid? Next Steps: · If Jesus came back today, what would be your response? - Shame and excuses? Or - Excitement and joy? · What changes need to be made in your life to be a faithful steward of what he has entrusted to you? · BE A PART OF VBS