Luke 16:1-18
Which job would best fit your personality: Ringmaster at the circus? Movie Producer? Sculptor? Librarian? Skydiving Instructor? Gourmet chef? Church leader?
- God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
- We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
- Why would it be important for Jesus' disciples to hear this parable?
- In what crisis does the manager find himself? What plan does he devise? In light of this scheme, why does the owner commend the manager according to Luke 16:8?
- How does Jesus summarize this parable in Luke 16:9? What do you think he's commending here? How does Luke 16:10-12 help you understand his point?
- What's the problem with trying to serve two masters in Luke 16:13? What characterizes the attitude of the Pharisees in Luke 16:14? How does the parable speak to them?
- Reading Luke 16:16-18, how has the coming of the kingdom supplanted the law? Reinforced it?
- How is Luke 16:18 to be applied today?
- I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
- How do you view your money: (a) It's mine, keep your hands off? (b) It's my creditors? (c) It's God's-- I just manage it? Why? How could you use it for the sake of the kingdom?
- Who (or what) are some of the masters you've served in the past? What masters pull at you for allegiance now? How do you deal with these pressures in light of your commitment to Christ?
- 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.
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