Chapter Twenty Five

Read each one of these parables in light of what you have heard in the gospel.

• How does the parable reflect themes that you have seen earlier in the gospel?


• How does the parable reflect the tone of judgement and justice seen in chapters 23 and 24?


• What do you think was the message of the parable for Matthew's community?


• What is the message of the parable for each of us, and for the church of the present day?