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Matthew 25 · Grade 4

Three Stories of Readiness

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Matthew 25 continues Jesus' teaching about His return with three parables. In the first, ten virgins wait for a bridegroom. The five wise ones bring extra oil for their lamps; the five foolish do not. When the bridegroom arrives at midnight, the wise go in to the wedding feast, and the door is shut. "Watch therefore, for you don't know the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming."

In the parable of the talents, a master entrusts large sums of money to three servants according to their ability. Two invest and double what they were given. The master praises each: "Well done, good and faithful servant." The third, afraid, buries his talent and returns it unused, and the master is displeased. God expects us to use faithfully what He has given.

Finally, Jesus describes the Son of Man on His throne, separating people as a shepherd separates sheep from goats. To those on His right He says they fed Him when He was hungry, gave Him drink, welcomed Him, clothed Him, and visited Him. Surprised, they ask when. The King answers, "because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me."

Show What You Know

  1. What made the five wise virgins ready?

  2. How did the first two servants use their talents?

  3. Why was the master displeased with the third servant?

  4. According to the King, when did people serve Him?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. The five wise ones bring extra for their lamps; the five foolish do not.
  2. When the bridegroom arrives at , the wise go in to the wedding feast, and the door is shut.
  3. In the parable of the , a master entrusts large sums of money to three servants according to their ability.
  4. expects us to use faithfully what He has given.

Think About It

  1. What talents (gifts, time, abilities) has God given you? How can you use them for Him?

  2. Who are the least of these around you? Name one way you could serve Jesus by serving them.

Memory Verse

“The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

Matthew 25:40 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who around you is easy to overlook, and how can you help?
  • How can you be faithful with small jobs this week?

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