The parable of the sheep and goats is part of the olivet discourse. The same great truth, that there is no such thing as negative goodness, is in this chapter shown three times. The horrors and torments of hell are so far beyond human vocabulary and finite conceptions that the bible used the most vivid imagery possible. The great commandment is a great framework matthew 22. Holy textures, understanding the bible in its own time and in ours, matthew 25. The sheep and the goats or the judgment of the nations is a pronouncement of jesus recorded in chapter 25 of the gospel of matthew. Matthew 25, new international version niv the bible app. The lessons in each chapter are great for small group or individual study. The gospel of matthew is the opening book of the new testament of the bible, and the first of the four gospels, matthew, mark, luke, and john.
The parable of the sheep and the goats may present one of the most outworn passages in the bible. Although often called a parable, it is not really such, for the only parabolic elements are the depiction of the son of man as a shepherd and of the righteous and the wicked as sheep and goats. The circumstances of the parable of the ten virgins were taken from the marriage customs among the jews, and explain the great day of christs coming. Jesus begins the parable by saying it concerns his return in glory to set up his kingdom matthew 25.
Verse 14 has the word like so we know it is not meant to be taken literally. Download the bible app for kids bible app for kids. Matthew chapter 25 verse by verse bible commentary. The sphere of christian service is the world rather than the church, especially the suffering world. Notes for matthew chapter 25 page 3 of 7 verses 1418 cont. This last section is the judgment on the sheep and the goats. In the still plainer parable of the servants, who had received the talents. There is a great potential for misunderstanding with this parable if it is not viewed in conjunction with the entirety of jesus teaching and the whole truth of scripture. Read full chapter download the bible app now bible app. Gospel of matthew summary the life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star. Matthew 25 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to egypt until god gives them the green light to return home. Verses 3146 this chapter continues and concludes our saviours discourse, which began in the foregoing chapter, concerning his second coming and the end of the world.
View matthew 25 in the note window he parable of the ten virgins. The lords teaching on the final judgment challenges every disciple of jesus to be a harbinger of gods kingdom in a broken world. In chapter 23, jesus denounces the scribes and pharisees and laments over jerusalem. Paul beginning with romans, the catholic or universal letters beginning with james, and the book of revelation. The judgment of the nations often called the judgment of the nations, verses 3146 have also been called the parable of the sheep and goats because of its parabolic twists and turns. We show our love for jesus by loving and serving other people. Verses 1 the circumstances of the parable of the ten virgins were taken from the marriage customs among the jews, and explain the great day of christs coming. Chapter 25 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Hence it is evident that that measure is the faculty of receiving either evil and the false, or good and truth, procured in the world. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. The close connection between this sublime scene peculiar to matthew and the two preceding parables is too obvious to need pointing out. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for christ the king. The last of four consecutive judgment parables, if one counts. Fifth, the verses in question are the conclusion of the olivet discourse and must be understood in light of the whole discourse.
You will need to register to get access to all the features that our community has to offer. When the son of man shall come in his glory his personal glory. Lessons include scripture references, reflections questions and prayer. The disciples have asked some questions about the end of the age, and jesus answers in matthew 2425. Lets read about the sheep and the goats together in matthew 25. The last of four consecutive judgment parables, if one counts jesus saying concerning faithful and unfaithful slaves 24. Matthew 25 mixes the metaphors of its darkness in matt. Matthew 25 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Welcome to baptist board, a friendly forum to discuss the baptist faith in a friendly surrounding your voice is missing. Often called the judgment of the nations, verses 3146 have also been. As christians we profess to attend upon christ, to honour him, also to be waiting for his coming. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited.
Chapter 25 parables of the rapture since the end of the world is such an uplifting topic, jesus continues talking about it with 3 more parables. We come now to the final section of christs olivet discourse. Once there were ten young women who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Given in the tone of love and with a heart towards god and all of creation we must allow god to reveal to us the realities of hell 1. When the son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. Matthew, chapter 25 united states conference of catholic bishops. When the son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne.
The setting is the temple, and the time is early holy weekbetween palm sunday and holy thursday. What is the meaning of the parable of the sheep and goats. Now viewing scripture range from the book of matthew chapter 25. Matthew 25 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Jesus used parables to teach spiritual truths by means of earthly situations.
The word talent refers to a measure of weight, like a pound or a ton. Matthew, chapter 25 king james version christian answers. There jesus taught that all who endure to the end shall be saved 24. This was his farewell sermon of caution, as that, john 14. It is remarkable that in this passage the unsaved refer to christ as lord, giving support to the interpretation which refers this entire judgment scene to the church only. Chapter 25 this chapter continues and concludes our saviours discourse, which began in the foregoing chapter, concerning his second coming and the end of the world. Chapters 2325 are jesus final discourse lengthy speech in this gospel. The four gospels are followed by the acts of the apostles, the letters of st.
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