The Parables: Part 14 When Investment Yields Great Returns

The Parables

Part 14 – When Investment Yields Great Returns!

Matthew 25:14-30

The Parable of the Bags of Gold – Matthew 25:14-30

14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. 16 The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. 17 So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. 18 But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.

19 “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. 20 The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more.’

21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

22 “The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’

23 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

24 “Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. 25 So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’

26 “His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? 27 Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.

28 “‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. 29 For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 30 And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

This parable illustrates the tragedy of .

This parable suggests that all who are will be to some degree.

God’s desire is that everyone would spend in His presence in !

9 The Lord… is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

19 …go and make disciples of all nations. Matthew 28:19a

8 “…you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

41 But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you.

42 “Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without leaving the former undone. Luke 11:41-42

20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:20-21

How can Watermark help support and invest in the Zimmerman’s good work to yield a great return for the Lord?

Goal #1 – Close the Gap! Light & Grace Ministries (Operations Budget)

• Monthly Budget: $1,825

• Current Monthly Income: $1,050

• Gap to Raise: $775/month
(This gap is currently being covered out of the Zimmerman’s personal funds)

https://www.childrensrelief.org/donate/lightandgrace

Goal #2 – Fully Funded! Zimmerman Family Personal Support

• Support Goal: $5,200/month

• Current Support: $2,234/month

• Gap to Raise: $2,966/month

• Currently Funded: 43%

https://www.childrensrelief.org/donate-missionaries

Goal #3 – Invest in Legacy! Light & Grace Center Property Purchase

• Total Needed: $290,000

• Raised/Committed: $50,000 (verbal commitment)

• Remaining Need: $240,000

Securing this property would provide a permanent home for the Pre-K & tutoring programs, discipleship ministries, and the church.

Please consider donating to https://www.childrensrelief.org/donate-general and include ‘L&G Center in the notes. 

Would you commit to give $5 or $25 or $50 or more per month to help support the good work of the Zimmerman’s?

Today’s Song List:

I Thank God

Glory Honor Power

My King Forever

How Great Thou Art