Jesus speaks to as the listens in (v.1)
(vv.36-38)
His
(v.41) Peter asked, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?” – Luke 12:41 (NIV)
Jesus is speaking to those who to be stewards
This pertains to those who understand that they are simply
of what to the
And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward (oikonomos) whom the Lord will set over his house servants (therapeia), to give the portion of food in season? – Luke 12:42 (LITV)
Steward: oikonomos – one put in charge of a household or estate, a community official in charge of public funds and properties treasurer (Analytical Lexicon of the Greek New Testament)
For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons and daughters of God – Romans 8:14 (NASB)
A steward is one who brings to those that
House servants: therapeía – to heal, serve. Voluntary service, ministry, healing (CWSBD)
I am a steward of His when He gets the
(v.43)
The “doing” is what to the
The “doing” is (therapia) to those
The Broader Context: The “doing” is for His (vv.37,38,40)
Point: I manage what is
determines I manage returns
Inappropriate behavior is linked to
that (v.45)
Possibly Jesus uses to make a point (v.46)
Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus – Romans 8:1 (NASU)
Point: Knowledge brings (vv.47-48)
(vv.49-53)
The fire of the (v.49)
First Jesus will go through a baptism of (v.50)
For Disciples: Knowing Jesus brings (v.51)
Now Jesus speaks to the (vv. 54-56)
(vv.58-59)
We are going to before a
… for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, – Romans 3:23 (NASB)
There is a case against me
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 6:23 (NASB95)
I need to before I get to the judge
“Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved — you and your household.” – Acts 16:30-32 (NIV)