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Transcript of …. Matthew 25:31-46 The Parable Of The Judgment Scene.
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Matthew 25:31-46
The Parable Of
The Judgment
Scene
Setting In Jerusalem during Jesus’ last week
Most likely, late Tuesday afternoon or early Tuesday evening
Jesus has finished His public ministry His last words = a lament for
Jerusalem’s destruction Mt 23:37-39
The Judgment SceneMatt 25:31-46
Setting In Jerusalem during Jesus’ last week
His comments in Mt 24-25 were spoken privately to the disciples
The Ten Virgins Parable = preparation The Talents Parable = “work & wait” This parable = eventual judgment
The Judgment SceneMatt 25:31-46
The Parable This parable is the “natural conclusion”
to the previous 2 However, there seems to be 1 difference
The first 2 Jesus is addressing His disciples
This one focuses on all of humanity
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The Parable The “certain” return is emphasized
again v. 31a 24:36-39, 42, 44 25:6, 13, 19
He is an “enthroned King” v. 31b Not a bridegroom or a master of slaves Entitled to pass judgment Acts 17:31
The Judgment SceneMatt 25:31-46
The Parable All nations will be gathered before Him…
He will separate them like a shepherd does his flock v. 32 “Sheep” on His right
“Goats” on His left
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Humble; submissive; willingly follow [OBEY]
Stubborn; headstrong; resistant [DISOBEY]
The Parable The King addresses the “sheep” on His
right…they are “blessed” v. 34a “COME…” Invited to share A prepared kingdom “…from the
foundation of the world” v. 34b Jn 14:2-3 Heaven = a place made for humans
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The Parable The “sheep” are praised vv. 35-40
They actively served the King and the needs of His other subjects vv. 35-36
“I was hungry…I was thirsty…” Criteria many might deem irrelevant,
unimportant
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The Parable The “sheep” are praised vv. 35-40
“I was hungry…I was thirsty…” “Small things” must not be discounted
(cup of water, encouraging word,…) An established N.T. principle Jas 2:14-17
1 Jn 3:17-18 Gal 6:7-10
The Judgment SceneMatt 25:31-46
The Parable The “sheep” are praised vv. 35-40
“I was hungry…I was thirsty…” The King involves Himself personally He views services rendered to His
subjects as rendered to Him v. 40 Loving God = loving man 1 Jn 4:20-21
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The Parable The “sheep” are praised vv. 35-40
Their motivation is also seen vv. 37-39 They did not serve others “…to be seen
of men” cp. Mt 6:1-18 Even good deeds done wrongly are bad They helped because others were needy
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The Parable The King addresses the “goats” on His
left…they are “accursed” v. 41a “DEPART…” Cast away as unfit Eternal fire “…prepared for the devil and
his angels” v. 41b Rev 19:20 20:10 Hell = not a place made for humans
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The Parable The King addresses the “goats” on His
left…they are “accursed” v. 41a If Heaven is real…Hell must also be real This is why even 1 soul lost is tragic God is forced to send someone made in
His image to a place not made for them
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The Parable The “goats” are condemned vv. 42-45
They were under the same standard as the “sheep”…only they had not acted in the same way as the “sheep” vv. 42-43
The King continues to speak personally(equal, fair judgment)
The Judgment SceneMatt 25:31-46
The Parable The “goats” are condemned vv. 42-45
The “goats” respond with the same question as did the “sheep” v. 44
Yet, from a different motivation They did not see themselves as obligated
to help other subjects of the King
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The Parable The judgment’s final verdict vv. 46
The disobedient “goats” were sent away into eternal punishment Mk 9:43-48
The obedient “sheep” were brought into everlasting life
Judged on “bodily deeds” 2 Cor 5:10
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The Lesson Where will the King place me…on His
right (“sheep”) or on His left (“goat”)? Am I rendering services to others in
need…even “small gestures?” Am I ignoring the needs of others? Do I see the King’s personal interest?
The Judgment SceneMatt 25:31-46
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