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David Guzik commentary on Luke 16, in which Jesus teaches how faithfulness in the little things show how one will be faithful in the large things.
Luke 16 brings the realities of our stewardship, our attitudes towards wealth, and our response to God's Word into sharp focus. It highlights the divine principles that govern our lives and eternity, urging us to act wisely in light of eternal consequences.
Luke 16:16-17 meaning Jesus affirms the endurability of God's Law. He says that even though the Age of the Law and Prophets have passed, and the Age of the Gospel of the Kingdom has come, it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one part of the Law to fail.
In Luke 16:19–31, Jesus tells the story of the rich man and Lazarus. The account addresses the proper use of money, the relationship between earthly lives and what happens after death, and the Pharisees' stubborn rejection of Jesus.
A key word for Luke is "good news" or "gospel": the noun Greek euangelion, "good news" as a proclamation, and the verb euangelizō, "bring good news, announce good news," usually specifically "to proclaim the divine message of salvation, proclaim, preach."
The corruption of the debtors = the ruin of the vast majority of Israel by their leaders. The lord's commendation = a tribute to the persistence and ability of the evil leaders. On the last of these analogies, a further word is appropriate. The mystery of iniquity has always been an awesome wonder.
Luke 16:1-9 meaning Jesus tells His disciples the Parable of the Unrighteous Steward. It is about a manager of a rich man's estate who is fired for bad stewardship.
