Every life is worth the same to GOD, PRICELESS! - Matthew 25:40
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The Final Judgment
31 1“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, 2then he will sit on his glorious throne.
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Before him 3will be gathered 4all the nations, and 5he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates 6the sheep from the goats.
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And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left.
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Then 7the King will say to 8those on his right, ‘Come, you 9who are blessed by my Father, 10inherit 11the kingdom 12prepared for you 13from the foundation of the world.
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For 14I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you 15gave me drink, 16I was a stranger and you welcomed me,
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17I was naked and you clothed me, 18I was sick and you 19visited me, 20I was in prison and you came to me. ’
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Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?
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And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?
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And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you? ’
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And 21the King will answer them, 22‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these 23my brothers, [a] you did it to me. ’
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“Then he will say to those on his left, 24‘Depart from me, you 25cursed, into 26the eternal fire prepared for 27the devil and his angels.
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I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me. ’
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Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you? ’
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Matthew 25:31-46 Study Resources
Sermons
The Judgement Of The Nations
Raul Ries
Today Pastor Raul will illuminate the realities of life after death. Each of us has the choice to accept or reject Christ’s salvation – and that decision directly impacts our future. Learn more on Somebody Loves You with Pastor Raul Ries.
Come or Depart: The Final Word of the King
Dr. Jeff Schreve
One day soon, King Jesus will sit on His glorious throne in Jerusalem — and every person will stand before Him. Some will hear the most beautiful words ever spoken: “Come, you who are blessed of My Father.” Others will hear the most tragic: “Depart from Me.” In this compelling message from Pastor Jeff Schreve, discover the sobering reality of the judgment of the sheep and the goats, and the incredible mercy still available to all who will repent and believe. The King’s word is final — but today, His invitation still stands.
Judgment of the Nations Part 2
John Randall
Today we’ll join pastor John Randall in Matthew chapter 25, where we’re told of a coming judgment of the nations. At the end of the Tribulation Jesus will come again, and a great separation will occur. Some will be granted entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven, and others who will be judged for their sins and receive eternal judgement. How can you be sure you’re on the right side? Find out today.
Are You Ready? Part 2
Jeff Johnson
We may wonder at times why God hasn’t judged the world already and hold people accountable for their actions. The reality is, He will one day. And we’ll read about it in Matthew chapter 25. Jesus will serve as the judge and separate the sheep from the goats. Carefully consider you are headed and if a change of direction is needed.
Matthew 25:31-46 Part 2
Pastor Thom Keller
It’s been said, “there are only two kinds of people “there are the saints and there are the aints. Those who are saved and those who aren’t saved.” In Matthew chapter twenty-five we discover the Lord knows those who are saved. You can know too if you’re saved. Let’s learn how for our own sake and those around us whom God loves.
Where Will You Go? Part 2
James Kaddis
“They seem to be getting away with murder!” Has that figure of speech ever crossed your mind? We may wonder at times why God hasn’t judged the world already and hold people accountable for their actions. The reality is, He will one day. And we’ll read about it in Matthew chapter 25. Jesus will serve as the judge and separate the sheep from the goats. Carefully consider where you will go as you join us there now.
Cross References 32
- 1. 25:31 See ch. 16:27, 28
- 2. 25:31 ch. 19:28
- 3. 25:32 [ch. 24:31]
- 4. 25:32 Joel 3:12; [ch. 24:14; 28:19]
- 5. 25:32 ch. 13:49
- 6. 25:32 Ezek. 34:17
- 7. 25:34 ver. 40; Luke 19:38; Rev. 17:14; 19:16; [Isa. 6:5]
- 8. 25:34 1 Kgs. 2:19; Ps. 45:9; 110:1
- 9. 25:34 [Ps. 37:22; Isa. 65:23; Eph. 1:3]
- 10. 25:34 ch. 19:29; Rev. 21:7
- 11. 25:34 Luke 12:32; 22:29
- 12. 25:34 ch. 20:23; [1 Cor. 2:9; Heb. 11:16]
- 13. 25:34 See ch. 13:35
- 14. 25:35 Isa. 58:7; Ezek. 18:7, 16; [James 2:15, 16]
- 15. 25:35 ch. 10:42
- 16. 25:35 Job 31:32; Rom. 12:13; Heb. 13:1, 2; 3 John 5
- 17. 25:36 [See ver. 35 above]
- 18. 25:36 [Luke 10:33, 34]
- 19. 25:36 James 1:27
- 20. 25:36 2 Tim. 1:16; [Heb. 10:34; 13:3]
- 21. 25:40 ver. 34
- 22. 25:40 See ch. 10:40, 42
- 23. 25:40 ch. 28:10; John 20:17; Rom. 8:29; Heb. 2:11; [ch. 12:50]
- 24. 25:41 ch. 7:23
- 25. 25:41 [Heb. 6:8]
- 26. 25:41 ch. 13:40, 42; 18:8; Mark 9:43, 48; Jude 7; [Luke 16:24]; See 2 Thess. 1:8
- 27. 25:41 2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 6; Rev. 12:7
- 28. 25:42 Job 22:7
- 29. 25:45 [Luke 10:16; Acts 9:5; 1 Cor. 8:12]
- 30. 25:46 Dan. 12:2; [John 5:29; Acts 24:15]
- 31. 25:46 Dan. 12:2; [John 5:29; Acts 24:15]
- 32. 25:46 Rom. 2:7; 5:21; 6:23
Footnotes 1
- [a] 25:40 Or 'brothers and sisters'
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2025
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