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Problems with the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 24:14-29

the Proclaim & Defend Podcast

Published
May 4, 2026
Duration
12:12
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Last updated
May 6, 2026

Discusses religion.

Summary

Growing up in church, I heard this parable preached often. There were good applications made from the text such as the fact that there will be accountability one day for what God has entrusted to us, and that God only expects us to work with what He has given us. All of these are applications made to Church Age Christians about faithful stewardship. But d…

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Growing up in church, I heard this parable preached often. There were good applications made from the text such as the fact that there will be accountability one day for what God has entrusted to us, and that God only expects us to work with what He has given us. All of these are applications made to Church Age Christians about faithful stewardship. But deeper study of the parable makes me wonder if that is the point that Jesus was intended to make when He used this literary device.How does the

Themes

  • religion