Parable of the faithful Steward

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Parable of the faithful Steward Luke 12:41-48

Background for parable… Parable of the “watchful” Servants – Readiness (Lk. 12:35-40)

Background for parable… Parable of the “watchful” Servants – Readiness (Lk. 12:35-40) Peter’s question – does it apply to the apostle’s too? (Lk. 12:41)

Background for parable… Parable of the “watchful” Servants – Readiness (Lk. 12:35-40) Peter’s question – does it apply to the apostle’s too? (Lk. 12:41) Parable of the “faithful” Servant (Lk. 12:42)

The Parable of the faithful servants… Steward to give food to his Lord’s house in due season (Lk. 12:42)

The Parable of the faithful servants… Steward to give food to his Lord’s house in due season (Lk. 12:42) Faithful and wise steward – blessed when his lord comes will find so doing (Lk. 12:43)

The Parable of the faithful servants… Steward to give food to his Lord’s house in due season (Lk. 12:42) Faithful and wise steward – blessed when his lord comes will find so doing (Lk. 12:43) Contrast of that servant who thinks and acts differently - portion with the Unfaithful (Lk. 12:45-46)

The Parable of the faithful servants… Steward to give food to his Lord’s house in due season (Lk. 12:42) Faithful and wise steward – blessed when his lord comes will find so doing (Lk. 12:43) Contrast of that servant who thinks and acts differently - portion with the Unfaithful (Lk. 12:45-46) Degrees of knowledge and given responsibilities - appropriate judgment (Lk. 12:47-48)

Teaching of the parable of the faithful servants… Answers Peter’s question: Yes it does apply to you as an apostle – much given, much required.

Teaching of the parable of the faithful servants… Answers Peter’s question: Yes it does apply to you as an apostle – much given, much required. It applies to all who serve the house of God as “elders” , “deacons”, “evangelist” – oversee souls, serve members, preach the Word (I Pet. 5:2-4, Acts 6:1-3, 2 Tim. 4:2,5)

Teaching of the parable of the faithful servants… It applies to all members in fulfilling their responsibilities to “one another” (Rom. 12:5-8)

Teaching of the parable of the faithful servants… It applies to all members in fulfilling their responsibilities to “one another” (Rom. 12:5-8) Wrong thinking can lead the faithful to become the unfaithful !

Teaching of the parable of the faithful servants… It applies to all members in fulfilling their responsibilities to “one another” (Rom. 12:5-8) Wrong thinking can lead the faithful to become the unfaithful ! The unfaithful servant knowing his responsibility and not doing it will have his portion with the “hypocrites” (Matt. 24:51)