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Concerning the End Times: The Rich Fool & Faithful Servant/Doorkeeper
2/24/2013
The Rich Man/Fool [Luke 16:16-31]
Background of what he is speaking with the Pharisees listening: vv1-16
-Unjust Steward: one’s stewardship in handling his possessions/gains is a test of one’s relationship with God.
-Faithful with little, faithful with plenty
-Unfaithful with unrighteous wealth, who will commit to your trust with true riches?
-Unfaithful with someone else’s, who will give you your own?
-Cannot serve two masters: either God or your wealth à the attitude toward money is indicative of one’s submission to or rebellion against God’s lordship.
Israel under the old covenant was concerned about the external matters of the law, a rigid observance…
Jesus fulfilled the Law and therefore, righteousness no longer consists of observance of an external legal code – vv 14-16
What does Jesus declare? (v16)
1. Preached: Mt 11:12 “…and from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.”
2: Pressing In: The violent take it by force
What does Jesus say about pursuing the Kingdom, pursuing righteousness, pursuing Him versus other things? (Mt 10:34-39; Mark 8:34-38; Luke 14:26-33)
Jesus is not saying to neglect family nor is he condemning family ties/relationships, but saying that no human relationship, no matter the level of intimacy, should distract from the loyalty and pursuit of Him.
Luke 16 The rich man and Lazarus
What is the rich man’s response to his situation?
What is Father Abraham’s response?
How is this related to our intro today?
There are those that hear the word, yet do not believe. There are also those who receive the word with readiness. (Acts 17:11) Some miss the opportunity to receive the life-giving word of God.
“For all the prophet and the law prophesied until John.” “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take the Kingdom by storm.” Mt 11: 13, 12
The Day, the hour, the unfaithful servant
Matthew 24:42-44, Mark 13:34-37
3 analogies of the coming of man:
What is the promise in vv 36-44?
1 Thess 4:17
Matthew 24:45-51
Luke 12:35-48
What/Who is the evil servant?
James 4:17
What/Who is the faithful servant?
In what way is the servant faithful?
How are we to be prepared for Christ’s coming?
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