BY She Reads Truth
In this study of the Parables of Jesus, we are reading many of the stories Jesus used to teach hearers about how to live as His followers. Each day we’ll read parables in their immediate context, focusing on a different category of parables each week. Then we will work through a series of questions to understand the meaning of the text and take to heart the “secrets of the kingdom.”
Editor’s Note: In this Parables study, Jesus Himself is telling us stories—stories He wants us to reflect on and process. Rather than asking our writers to write their own stories about Jesus’ stories, we thought it would serve you and the text better to provide questions to help you dig into the meaning of each day’s parable. If you find a parable or passage particularly confusing, stop and pray. Ask the Lord to reveal Himself to you in His Word, and thank Him that we can know Him without knowing all the answers to our questions.
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Week 1: Parables about God’s Kingdom
Parables are stories with a point. They are designed to make us think about what is being said, why, where, to whom, and in what context. To get to the heart of Jesus’ parables, we need to pull them apart and take a careful look at the details He gives us. One detail that runs through this week’s selection of parables is that Jesus says they all describe the kingdom of God in some way. As you read through these passages, use the following questions to unpack the stories Jesus tells.
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Day 3 Reading: Luke 19:1-27
Questions:
1. This parable is similar to another called “The Ten Talents” (Matthew 25:14-30). What are some gifts, abilities, or opportunities you’ve been given to invest?
2. What is the problem this particular parable addresses, and what is the outcome of the story?
3. What is the central point of this parable, and what connection does it have to Jesus’ visit with Zacchaeus?
4. What is your response this parable?
158 thoughts on "The Ten Minas"
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It is very important for all of us to realize our gifts and talents for what they are. These are valued treasures given to us by God to be used for His glory and to grow His kingdom!
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Couldn’t agree more! Perfectly explained!
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I’ve already struggled with this parable as I feel for the person that did nothing with the money. They are protecting what their master has given them? I don’t understand what I’m missing about that and why it’s wrong? I’d be interested to see what would happen to the servant who lost the money entirely – what would the master do then??
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In my opinion this is another parable pointing out that only the true followers of Jesus will be the ones gaining second awakening and a never ending live in peace and harmony in the new paradise/world. See the book of Revelation. Once more Jesus pints out that those who believe in him and put effort in their beliefs will be rewarded. He also shows that he had come to spread the good news also to those people who think they were not worthy. Because to God every single soul is precious. He does not judge by how much money someone has or how how seldom someone goes to church. He can see right into our hearts and therefore he will judge by our true inner thoughts. We have been given the gift of the good news and it is our duty to stick to it and to show the world that is ruled by Satan that there are still so many people out there believing in God and his son Jesus Christ. Belief without action is dead, says an apostle. So acting according to Jesus’ words is really important for us. He doesn’t care who we are. The only thing we must to is to proof Satan wrong when he told God that mankind will forget HIM as soon as a worldly problem occurs. God loves every single one of us despite our sinful nature.
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Your talents and resources have been given to you by the Lord. Therefore when you are being asked to give/use your talents do so generously for the reward will be great!
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Did you all know: Zacchaeus means “pure, clean” in Hebrew… unpack that with the Spirit.
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I think part of this parable is talking about Christians and how we sometimes keep the Lord all to ourselves because we don’t want to be affiliated with non-believers (in the same way the people grumbled because Jesus was spending time with a “sinner”). Jesus came to seek the lost and we should too. But what I love most is that Jesus isn’t just “ministering” to Z in this passage; he’s spending intimate time with him in his home and building a true relationship with a man that “believers” wouldn’t give the time of day. Jesus is the ultimate example of how to share God’s love.
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I’m glad others understood this parable. I was struggling too see how this was relevant to Christianity. Thanks for your post!
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