Botha, Pieter J.J.2010-11-042010-11-041996Botha, PJJ 1996, 'Gelykenisse in konteks : aantekeninge oor Matteus 24:45-25:30', Skrif en Kerk, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 271-291.0257-8891http://hdl.handle.net/2263/15172Continued 2001 as 'Verbum et Ecclesia'The three parables in Matthew 24:45-25:30 are usually read as advice to the church on how to behave while waiting for the return of the Lord. An alternative reading is proposed in this article: Matthew discusses the relationship between various Jewish groups, explaining who the disciples of the Kingdom are and why formative Judaism, competing for the allegiance of Jews of the late first century, is not a viable option for the future of Israel's inheritance.AfrikaansFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaMatthew 24:45-25:30Bible -- N.T. -- Matthew XXIV, 45-XXV, 30 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Bible -- ParablesJews -- IsraelArticle