Parable Basics
The name of the ancient currency or resource the master gave to his servants in Matthew 25.
What are talents?
This term describes being a faithful manager of what God entrusts to you.
What is stewardship?
Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:19 to make disciples of all nations, using our talents.
What is the Great Commission?
The emotion that caused the third servant to bury his talent in Matthew 25:25.
What is fear?
Inviting someone to this place is a simple way to use your talents to reach others.
What is church?
The number of servants who received talents from the master in the parable.
What is three? $20
In 1 Corinthians 12, these are described as diverse gifts given by the Spirit for the common good.
What are spiritual gifts?
Sharing this personal story of faith can use your talent to grow the kingdom.
What is a testimony?
This attitude, warned against in Proverbs 6:10-11, can lead to burying your talents.
What is laziness?
This act of kindness, like giving to the poor, uses talents to show God’s love (Matthew 25:35-40).
What is serving?
The amount of talents the first servant received from the master.
What is five?
According to Romans 12:6, we should use our gifts in proportion to this.
What is our faith?
This New Testament figure used her hospitality to support Jesus’ ministry (Luke 10:38-42).
Who is Martha?
The third servant wrongly described the master as this kind of person, justifying his inaction.
What is a hard (or harsh) man?
This disciple used his talent of boldness to preach at Pentecost, reaching 3,000 souls (Acts 2).
Who is Peter?
The total number of talents the second servant had after doubling his initial amount.
What is four?
In Matthew 5:15, Jesus says not to hide this under a basket but to let it shine.
What is a light?
In Acts 2, this event empowered the disciples to use their talents to preach to thousands.
What is Pentecost?
In 1 Timothy 4:14, Paul urges Timothy not to do this to the gift given to him.
What is neglect?
In John 4, this woman used her testimony to bring her entire village to Jesus.
Who is the Samaritan woman? $50
The phrase the master used to praise the faithful servants who doubled their talents (Matthew 25:21)
What is "Well done, good and faithful servant"?
This Old Testament figure multiplied his talent of leadership by building an altar to God after defeating Midian (Judges 6-7).
Who is Gideon? $50
The parable in Luke 19 similar to the Talents, where servants are given this currency to multiply.
What are minas? $50
Jesus’ warning in Matthew 25:29 that those who bury their talents will have this taken away.
What is even what they have?
Paul’s advice in Colossians 4:5 to use time wisely when interacting with these people to share your faith.
Who are outsiders?