July 19 = Life of Christ #142 Jesus Warns About Preparing for His Coming (Luke 12:35-48)

Parable Of Watchful Servants

Luke 12:35-40

Exhortation To Watchfulness

Luke 12:41-48

Are you a night owl or an early bird? Ever fall asleep at the wheel? On a date? On duty?

• God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
• We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
• What is the relationship between watchfulness and worry in Luke 12:22-34?
• Explain the role reversal described in Luke 12:37. Why does Peter ask the question in Luke 12:41? Why does Jesus answer as he does?
• Why does Jesus say they should be ready according to Luke 12:39-40? Who is the thief?
• What should be the attitude and actions of the faithful and wise manager in Luke 12:42-43? What could tempt the servants to do wrong according to Luke 12:45?
• What is the meaning of Luke 12:48? How would the disciples have interpreted it?
• I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
• Consider Luke 12:37. How do you feel about Jesus serving you?
• What dangers is Jesus warning you about in this section? Which danger is most likely to be a problem for you?
• What has God entrusted to you as his manager? If you knew that in 30 days Jesus was returning, what would you do to get things ready for inspection?
• You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.