Matthew

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NASB	Matthew 24:45 ¶ "Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household to give them their food at the proper time?
AMPLIFIED 2015	Matthew 24:45 ¶ "Who then is the faithful and wise servant whom his master has put in charge of his household to give the others [in the house] their food and supplies at the proper time? [Luke 12:42-46]

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Subject: Who is this "slave"?

Bible Note: This slave is given the responsibility to dispense food (no doubt spiritual food) at the proper time. It sounds like those given a position of leadership in the Christian congregation. This position apparently would continue until Christ returns, so it must refer to a class of individuals, not any one person. Some would prove faithful and be given more authority and others unfaithful and lose out completely. I think the following 2 parables about the virgins and talents (Matt 25:1-28)relate to this slave as well. Noteably, at Rev 14:1-5, the 144,000 are referred to as virgins and no falsehood was found in their mouths.

This verse deserves our utmost attention because Jesus knows who it is and who it isn't. He appoints the slave so it's likely that the sheep hear his voice through this "spokesman." Thus, finding the truth that sets us free hinges on identifying this slave correctly. That's important!

Jesus said "a little flock" would receive positions in the kingdom. (Luke 12:32) He also said that there were "other sheep not of this fold" that he would bring in. This little flock may be the same slave. Perhaps they help the "great crowd" exercise faith in the Lamb and thus survive the tribulation. (Rev 7:14)

If we could just identify the group that truly shows brotherly unifying love among its members, remains "no part of the world" because they been sanctified (set apart for sacred purpose) by the truth of God's word, and that is preaching the good news of God's kingdom, they will lead us to the "slave." (John 13:34,35; 17:14-17; Matt 24:14)

Hope we find it and have the courage to stick with it because as Jesus said: "On this account the world hates you." (John 15:19)