Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples
Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Working While Waiting Luke 19: 11 -28 • Jesus has been healing people and teaching as He traveled from Galilee through Perea to Jericho • Pharisees sought to discredit Jesus, but in the end, only exposed their own ignorance and hypocrisy
Working While Waiting Luke 19: 11 -28 • The rich young ruler was not willing to give up worldly wealth for heavenly riches and follow Jesus • Zaccheus is the proof that God does the impossible in saving sinful people • Jesus’ main focus has been to
Nearing Jerusalem Luke 19: 11 • This parable is an expansion of the teaching session Jesus had at Zaccheus’ home
• 6+ miles to Jericho • 2 miles to Zaccheus + stay with him • 17 miles to Jerusalem & 3, 000 ft gain in elevation • 2 miles to Bethany
Nearing Jerusalem Luke 19: 11 • It is more probable this is the next morning after Jesus stayed at Zaccheus’ home • The parable is prompted by being close to Jerusalem and their expectations of the coming kingdom
A Charge to His Slaves Luke 19: 12 -13 • Their own rulers gained power as described in the parable (Archelaus & Antipas) • The nobleman gives money to each of 10 slaves and charges them to “do business” with it
A Charge to His Slaves Luke 19: 12 -13 • A mina = 100 denarii = 100 days wages - just over 3 months • The nobleman is a parallel for Jesus who would go to His Father to receive His kingdom
A Charge to His Slaves Luke 19: 12 -13 • The slaves parallel those who belong to the Messiah - Jesus purchased us with His blood (Acts 20: 28) • The citizens who hate the noblemen parallel those that will oppose Jesus’ kingdom
Rewards for the Faithful Luke 19: 15 -19 • The master returns after receiving his kingdom, and calls his slaves to report on their work • The first slave humbly reports a gain of 10 minas. He is commended and is given authority over 10 cities
Rewards for the Faithful Luke 19: 15 -19 • Faithfulness and ability are rewarded - in this case with responsibility, authority and freedom • The second slave humbly reports a gain of 5 minas. He is commended and is given authority over 5 cities
Rewards for the Faithful Luke 19: 15 -19 • We are to be faithful with whatever the Lord entrusts to us - gifts, ministry and empowerment (1 Cor. 12) • We are to be diligent and humble recognizing that it is the Lord at work giving the increase
Rewards for the Faithful Luke 19: 15 -19 • God gives rewards beginning with inheriting the kingdom Matthew 25: 34; John 12: 2 -3 • We are to lay up our treasures in heaven - Matthew 6: 19 -20; 19: 2730
Rewards for the Faithful Luke 19: 15 -19 • Crown of Life - James 1: 12 • Imperishable Wreath - 1 Cor. 9: 25 • Crown of Exultation - 1 Thess. 2: 19 • Crown of Righteousness - 2 Tim. 4: 8
Rewards for the Faithful Luke 19: 15 -19 • Do not be weary in well doing for your toil is not in vain - Gal. 6: 9; 1 Cor. 15: 58
Consequences for the Unfaithful Luke 19: 20 -24 • This slave fails to carry out his master’s commands with the excuse of being afraid of his master • His own words proved he was worthless being disobedient and lazy • He had the money taken away
Applying the Parable Luke 19: 25 -27 • The faithful will gain even more, and the unfaithful will lose what they have • Christians will not be condemned (Rom. 8: 1), but their deeds will be judged - 2 Cor. 5: 10; 1 Cor. 3: 12 -15 • The faithful slave parallels
Applying the Parable Luke 19: 25 -27 • The unfaithful slave parallels those whose deeds are worthless so they suffer loss saved, but as by fire • An encouragement to faithful service and warning against laziness and failure
Applying the Parable Luke 19: 25 -27 • The enemies of the nobleman parallel those who reject Jesus as Messiah, the gospel - 1 Thess. 1: 8 -10 • Take to heart the Lord’s promises and be ready for His return - (1 John 2: 28)
• Jesus concluded this parable of encouragement and warning and then began the 17 mile walk to His future
Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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