Jesus will return and generously rewards the faithful and punish the faithless. The Parable of the Talents is a beautiful promise that God rewards those who delight in serving their Master and a sobering truth that God will punish those who reject his kindness.

Doctrine - Know Jesus

• Jesus is coming back
• Jesus will reward the faithful
• Jesus will punish the faithless

Devotion - Reflect Jesus

• Are you more like the first two servants, who eagerly desired to serve the Master, or like the third servant, who saw the Master as harsh and cruel?

Deeds - Serve Jesus

• God has given you gifts - physical, financial, relational and more. Will you steward those gifts well?