Message Notes
Look Back
What did you learn from reviewing key events in your life?
Look Up
Read Matthew 25:31-36
- Matthew 25 is a record of Jesus’ final teaching to His disciples. Who and what is Jesus referring to when He says “when the Son of Man comes in His glory”? What does this teach us about Jesus and His plans for His followers?
- In verse 32, who will be gathered before the King and why is this significant?
- What promise does Jesus make in verse 34? Why does He say “this was prepared for you from the creation of the world”? What does this mean to you personally?
- What do the list of things that the people did in verses 35-36 have in common? What is required of a person to do these things? What is not required?
Read Matthew 25:37-39
- Why did the people reply the way they did? What does this say about them and the type of follower Jesus is looking for?
- How easy is it for you to do the things that Jesus praises in these verses? What helps you or holds you back?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
In what way will you live out the teaching of Matthew 25 in your daily life?
Notes
Matthew was one of Jesus’ closest disciples and at the end of his account of Jesus’ teachings, he records several significant promises and warnings of Jesus. Specifically, in Chapter 25, followers are reminded of the promise of an eternal future at Jesus’ side and the importance of caring for each other’s needs. Followers of Jesus are not required to meet the needs of everyone, but to be willing and open to set aside our personal interests and desires to help those who are truly in need. We are not called to do this out of guilt or obligation, but out of genuine concern for others.
