Matthew 25

Anticipating Delay? (Matthew 25:1-13)
Future preparation for the future is not possible.
What makes you certain that Christ will welcome you into his kingdom one day?
Do you have any oil or are you hoping to get some later in life?
What is the basis for your relationship with God? Something you do or strictly something that He has done for you?
How are you relying upon another Christian and your association with him to give you a right status with the king?
How are you perhaps basing your readiness on some past experience? Might you be fooled or lulled to sleep?

Faithfully Occupied? (Matthew 25:14-30)
Only faithfulness is rewarded by God.
What is your honest opinion of the Master? Are you afraid of Him? Do you think He is unjust?
What misunderstanding of God's true character is keeping you from being a true servant?
Regardless of your abilities, what are you honestly doing with God's resources?
How are you dwelling too much on your abilities instead of taking seriously your responsibilities to God?
What will you hear the Master say on the Day of Accountability?

Whose Inheritance? (Matthew 25:27-35)
God's love is the basis for our ability to love as God requires.
How would you rate your love and concern for other Christians?
What does this tell you about yourself?
Are the things you do for others out of guilt, coercion, and fear, or do they stem from God's love inside you?
If you were to stand before God tonight, which side would He place you on, the right or the left? Are you absolutely sure?