Living Beyond Yourself

The Call

“He called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.” — Matthew 25:14 (NIV)

“Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” — Luke 2:49 (NIV)

The Choice

“Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.” — Matthew 25:16 (NKJV)

The Challenge

“You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.” — Matthew 25:21 (NIV)

“Moses was faithful (ne’eman נֶאֱמָן) in all God’s house.” — Numbers 12:7

The Concealment

“Master, I knew you to be a hard man…” — Matthew 25:24 (NKJV)

The Celebration

“Well done, good and faithful servant… come and share your master’s happiness!” — Matthew 25:23 (NIV)