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BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
Title: Entrusted - The Talent Principles
Synopsis: What are the “talent principles” we will discover during our study of Matthew

25:14-30, and how will each one allow us to become better stewards of Christ’s Kingdom? Will
you be like the “faithful servant” of Jesus’s parable, or the one who was paralyzed by a lack of
trust and obedience?
“To whom much is given, from him much will be required.” (Luke 12:48)
1. The Principle of ___________
“For it is just like a man about to go on a journey. He called his own servants and entrusted his
possessions to them.” (Matthew 25:14)
2. The Principle of ___________
“To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent, depending on
each one’s ability. Then he went on a journey.” (Matthew 25:15)
A talent is ... anything that God has _______________________________ to me.
3. The Principle of ___________
“Immediately the man who had received five talents went, put them to work, and earned five
more.” (Matthew 25:16)
“But the man who had received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his
master’s money.” (Matthew 25:18)
“You evil, lazy servant! ... You should have deposited my money with the bankers, and I would
have received my money back with interest.” (Matthew 25:26-27)
4. The Principle of ___________
“His master said to him, well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few
things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy.” (Matthew 25:21)

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