1. Parable of the Pounds
Luke 19:11-27

2. “Because He was nigh to Jerusalem” –”kingdom immediate” (v.11)
Parable of the Pounds
Luke 19:11-27

3. “Because He was nigh to Jerusalem” –”kingdom immediate” (v.11)
Parable of the Pounds
Luke 19:11-27
“Nobleman went to a far country to receive kingdom (v.12, Dan. 7:13-14; Acts 2:30-33)

4. “Because He was nigh to Jerusalem” –”kingdom immediate” (v.11)
Parable of the Pounds
Luke 19:11-27
“Nobleman went to a far country to receive kingdom (v.12, Dan. 7:13-14; Acts 2:30-33)
Receive kingdom and “return” (v. 12)

5. His Servants: 10 persons – 10 pounds (v. 13)
Parable of the Pounds
Luke 19:11-27

6. His Servants: 10 persons – 10 pounds (v. 13)
His Citizens: ambassage sent – we will not have this man reign over us (v.14)
His Servants: persons – 10 pounds (v. 13)
Parable of the Pounds
Luke 19:11-27

7. Servants when He Returns having received kingdom…
Each servant given same quantity of money (v.13)

8. Servants when He Returns having received kingdom…
Each servant given same quantity of money (v.13)
One servant – “Thy pound made 10 pounds more” (v. 16)
Second servant – “Thy pound made 5 pounds more” (v.18)
Another servant – “Here is thy pound – in a napkin” (v )

9. Servants when He Returns having received kingdom…
Each servant given same quantity of money (v.13)
One servant – “Thy pound made 10 pounds more” (v. 16)
Second servant – “Thy pound made 5 pounds more” (v.18)
Another servant – “Here is thy pound – in a napkin” (v )
Two servants – “well done good servants” – proportional reward: over 10 cities, over 5 cities (v. 17,19)

10. Servants when He Returns having received kingdom…
Each servant given same quantity of money (v.13)
One servant – “Thy pound made 10 pounds more” (v. 16)
Second servant – “Thy pound made 5 pounds more” (v.18)
Another servant – “Here is thy pound – in a napkin” (v )
Two servants – “well done good servants” – proportional reward: over 10 cities, over 5 cities (v. 17,19)
Pound taken away from the other servant – He is called wicked by the now king (v. 23)

11. Parable of the Pounds Luke 19:11-27
Wicked Servant: pound taken away and given to the one with 10 pounds (v )
Parable of the Pounds
Luke 19:11-27

12. Parable of the Pounds Luke 19:11-27
Wicked Servant: pound taken away and given to the one with 10 pounds (v )
Parable of the Pounds
Luke 19:11-27
All give “opportunity”…
“Opportunity” taken away…
Eph. 5:15-16, Col. 4:5

13. Parable of the Pounds Luke 19:11-27
His Citizens: He will not rule over us – slain by his authority (v.27)
Wicked Servant: pound taken away and given to the one with 10 pounds (v )
Parable of the Pounds
Luke 19:11-27
All give “opportunity”…
“Opportunity” taken away…
Eph. 5:15-16, Col. 4:5

14. Parable of the Pounds Luke 19:11-27
His Citizens: He will not rule over us – slain by his authority (v.27)
Wicked Servant: pound taken away and given to the one with 10 pounds (v )
Parable of talents different talents given – according to ability (Matt. 25:15)
Parable of the Pounds
Luke 19:11-27
All give “opportunity”…
“Opportunity” taken away…
Eph. 5:15-16, Col. 4:5

15. Parable of the Pounds Luke 19:11-27
His Citizens: He will not rule over us – slain by his authority (v.27)
Wicked Servant: pound taken away and given to the one with 10 pounds (v )
Parable of talents different talents given – according to ability (Matt. 25:15)
Parable of the Pounds
Luke 19:11-27
“I have gained” other talents (v. 20,22)
All give “opportunity”…
“Opportunity” taken away…
Eph. 5:15-16, Col. 4:5

16. Parable of the Pounds Luke 19:11-27
His Citizens: He will not rule over us – slain by his authority (v.27)
Wicked Servant: pound taken away and given to the one with 10 pounds (v )
Parable of talents different talents given – according to ability (Matt. 25:15)
Parable of the Pounds
Luke 19:11-27
“I have gained” other talents (v. 20,22)
All give “opportunity”…
“Opportunity” taken away…
Unprofitable servant cast into outer darkness (v. 30)
Eph. 5:15-16, Col. 4:5