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The Parable of the Bags of Gold
The word for “servant” (doulos) can also mean “slave.” Paul called himself a doulos of Christ. The bags of gold are translated as “talents” in the Greek. They were not coins but units of monetary reckoning. The bags of gold represented very large sums of money, far more than the average person would ever see in a lifetime. The large sums of money may have brought the temple to mind for Jesus’ audience.
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Experience the Bible through the eyes of a first-century disciple by exploring the cultural, religious, and historical background of the Bible. This 21-day reading plan is built from the NIV First-Century Study Bible. These daily readings will allow you to understand the teaching of Jesus in its original cultural context, bringing Scripture to life by providing fresh understanding to familiar passages.
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