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14 cze 2013 · In Luke 16, Jesus tells two parables—the unrighteous steward and rich man and Lazarus—to show that God’s perspective on riches and our perspective are often diametrically opposed. If we want to be truly rich, we need God’s perspective on money.
3 lip 2014 · In order to understand what Jesus wants us to learn from this parable, we will examine the passage under two primary headings: 1) the assertion of the parable, and 2) the application of the parable. I. The Assertion of the Parable. There are essentially three stages to this parable, each centering on the steward.
24 sie 2014 · Luke 16:1–13. When we manage our earthly goods poorly, we’re not merely wasting our possessions. Ultimately, we are robbing God Himself. In this sermon, R.C. Sproul continues his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, calling us to be responsible and generous with the resources that the Lord has given us. Transcript.
1. (Luke 16:1-8) What the dishonest steward did. He also said to His disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. So he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.’
Jesus is calling his disciples to become as savvy to the ways of the kingdom as other people are savvy to the ways of the world. Then in verse 9, he will give his disciples a street-smart spiritual rule to follow—a way to prosper in the kingdom of God. LUKE 16:9-13. YOU CAN’T SERVE GOD AND MAMMON.
“The parable has embarrassed Christians for centuries. Clearly, the parable embarrassed Luke, for he keeps adding verses – 8b, 9, 10-12 – trying to find an acceptable moral for the story. How could Jesus tell the story of a crook and, what’s more, seem to approve of the crook’s behavior?” (p. 210)
10 kwi 2024 · Browse Sermons on Luke 16:1-8. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Luke 16:1-8.
