Episode Title: What Are You Doing with What You've Been Given? | The Parable of the Ten MinasEpisode Summary:In this episode of Untwisting Scripture, Lisa Scheffler and Jan Touchberry unpack one of Jesus' lesser-known parables—the Parable of the Ten Minas from Luke 19. It’s a story that might not make the Sunday school highlight reel, but it’s rich with historical context, prophetic weight, and a powerful call to action for believers today.From Jesus’ final journey to Jerusalem to the political history embedded in the parable, Lisa and Jan take listeners deep into the cultural moment of Jesus’ teaching. They explore the layered meaning of the parable—what it meant for Jesus’ Jewish audience on the edge of judgment, and what it still means for us as stewards of grace, truth, and Kingdom opportunity.This one’s not fluffy—it’s real, sobering, and incredibly relevant.Key Takeaways:Why Jesus told this parable on the road to Jerusalem—and why the timing mattered.The political and cultural history behind the “nobleman” and how Jesus’ original audience likely heard this story.The sobering warning to those who reject the King—and the prophetic fulfillment in 70 AD.How this parable points forward to the final judgment and what that means for believers.The challenge to ask: What am I doing with what I’ve been given? Am I hoarding or multiplying?Why God’s justice and mercy are both essential to understanding His character—and our response.Timestamps: 00:00 – Awkward intros and podcast birthday fun 🎉 03:25 – Why this parable, and why now? 07:10 – The political context: A nobleman, Rome, and real history 14:00 – Jesus’ repeated parables and why Luke places this one here 18:45 – What the Jewish audience would have heard—and why it was a warning 22:30 – How the judgment in 70 AD fulfills this prophecy 26:30 – What it means that God's patience has a limit 29:20 – What do we do with this? Applying the parable to our lives 33:30 – Is this about salvation, works, or both? 36:25 – Final encouragement: Don’t hoard your grace—multiply itNotable Quotes:“God always settles His accounts. His patience is vast—but it is not endless.” “You don’t get to hold on to the stuff that God gives you. We’re supposed to be out there blessing others.” “He gives you grace not just for you—but for the world He’s trying to reach through you.”Resources Mentioned:Luke 19:11–27, The Parable of the Ten MinasBackground on Archelaus and 1st-century IsraelConnect with Lisa & Jan:Got a topic you want them to cover next? DM the show or drop a comment on social. And don’t forget to help celebrate the podcast’s one-year birthday by sharing how Untwisting Scripture has impacted you!Lisa - Facebook and IGJan - Facebook and IG

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