Imago Dei Community The Scandal Of The Kingdom: Bags Of Gold // Matthew 25:14-30 - Chris Nye
Jun 9, 2025
Dive into the exploration of the parable of the bags of gold, emphasizing trust and responsibility in God's kingdom. Learn how stewardship transforms our view on managing resources as collective caretakers rather than owners. Hear a call to action for community engagement, especially as the church prepares for a milestone anniversary. Discover the power of generosity through 'Gospel Patroning,' and reflect on the tension between fear and faith in investing our talents for true joy in serving.
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Kingdom of God Defined
- The kingdom of God is living where the king's will is always happening, not a democracy.
- Jesus uses parables to open a door into this alternate dimension of reality for us to experience God's reign.
Stewardship Is Christian Life
- Stewardship means managing what belongs to someone else toward their best interest.
- Christian life is fundamentally about stewardship, not ownership, of God's gifts.
The Ownership Scandal
- A huge scandal of the kingdom is that we don't own anything; everything belongs to God.
- Despite this, we are responsible for much, creating tension between ownership and stewardship.
