Tuesday, December 6, 2011

WHAT THE......

Before he left, he called together ten of his servants... - Luke 19:13

     Remember that story about the three servants who get money?  One invests it and gets double the amount back.  One invests it and make a little more.  One hides it and returns with what he got.  The master goes off on the third one and then calls everyone in who didn't want him to be king.......AND KILLS THEM ALL!
     OK, that killing part is a little troublesome, but you know what's more troubling - THERE WERE TEN PEOPLE WHO GOT MONEY.  Get out your Bible!  No really go get out your Bible and read from Luke 19:13 to the end of the story.  The king gave ten people money.  So, why does he only "collect" from three?  Did he just stop when the dude didn't make any money for him?
      I get the point of the whole thing - we are supposed to use our talents that God gives us.  What I don't get is why they start with ten and only talk about three.  
      I know Jesus used His words carefully, so there must be a reason He mentions ten at the start, but we mysteriously lose 7 of them.  Maybe you know.  I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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