1. Gospel Reading Luke 12:32 – 40

2. 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the Kingdom. 33 Sell all your belongings and give the money to the poor. Provide for yourselves purses that don't wear out, and save your riches in heaven, where they will never decrease, because no thief can get to them, and no moth can destroy them. 34 For your heart will always be where your riches are.

3. Luke 12:32 – 40 35 “Be ready for whatever comes, dressed for action and with your lamps lit, 36 like servants who are waiting for their master to come back from a wedding feast. When he comes and knocks, they will open the door for him at once. 37 How happy are those servants whose master finds them awake and ready when he returns! I tell you, he will take off his coat, have them sit down, and will wait on them.

4. Luke 12:32 – 40 38 How happy they are if he finds them ready, even if he should come at midnight or even later! 39 And you can be sure that if the owner of a house knew the time when the thief would come, he would not let the thief break into his house. 40 And you, too, must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you are not expecting him.”

5. Luke 12:32 – 40

6. Five men died during the week

7. Luke 12:32 – 40 Five men died during the week A 70 year old also died during the week

8. Luke 12:32 – 40 Five men died during the week A 70 year old also died during the week When death comes – will we be ready?

9. Luke 12:32 – 40 Five men died during the week A 70 year old also died during the week When death comes – will we be ready? V40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour, when you do not expect him.

10. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour V40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour, when you do not expect him.

11. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

12. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

13. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear Flock = Sheep, disciples, followers 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

14. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear Flock = Sheep, disciples, followers Little = Frail & weak 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

15. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear Flock = Sheep, disciples, followers Little = Frail & weak So, Christians are weak and frail 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

16. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear Jesus warned them not to worry About life: food, clothing 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

17. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear Jesus warned them not to worry About life: food, clothing The Father knows our needs 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

18. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear Jesus warned them not to worry About life: food, clothing The Father knows our needs Seek his kingdom, and these will be provided 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

19. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear Trust in God to provide 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

20. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear Trust in God to provide Or live in fear 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

21. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

22. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear Ask God to rule in your heart 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

23. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom

24. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear V33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. …… 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

25. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances V33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. …… 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

26. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances Sell your possessions & give to the poor V33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. …… 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

27. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances Sell your possessions & give to the poor Sell what you no longer need V33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. …… 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

28. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances Sell your possessions & give to the poor Sell what you no longer need Have treasures V33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. …… 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

29. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances Sell your possessions & give to the poor Sell what you no longer need Have treasures–transfer to the heavens V33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. …… 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

30. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances Sell your possessions & give to the poor Sell what you no longer need Have treasures–transfer to the heavens V33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. …… 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

31. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances V33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. …… 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

32. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances V35 “Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning.....

33. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances 3.Be ready to serve V35 “Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning.....

34. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances 3.Be ready to serve No flowing robes V35 “Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning.....

35. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances 3.Be ready to serve No flowing robes, so one can work V35 “Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning.....

36. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances 3.Be ready to serve No flowing robes, so one can work No room to seek honour & praise V35 “Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning.....

37. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances 3.Be ready to serve No flowing robes, so one can work No room to seek honour & praise But to give God honour and glory V35 “Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning.....

38. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances 3.Be ready to serve V35 “Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning.....

39. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances 3.Be ready to serve V37 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes.

40. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances 3.Be ready to serve Be on the lookout V37 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes.

41. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances 3.Be ready to serve Be on the lookout Read the Bible & Pray V37 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes.

42. Luke 12:32 – 40 Be ready for Jesus, our Lord and Saviour 1.Do not fear 2.Remove all obstacles / hindrances 3.Be ready to serve Be on the lookout Read the Bible & Pray V40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”