2. The Parable of the Unjust or Unrighteous Steward- Luke 16:1-13 This parable is peculiar to Luke. It is one of 13 which are not found in the other gospels. By comparison, 10 parables are found only in Matthew; and 5 are found in some combination of the gospels; and only 3 are found in Matthew, Mark, & Luke.

3. The Parable of the Unjust or Unrighteous Steward- Luke 16:1-13 What is the Setting for this parable? -What 3 parables immediately preceded it? -Who was the audience for them? -Is the audience the same for this parable? Why or Why not? -What is the geographical setting for this parable? -Does it make a difference?

4. The Parable of the Unjust or Unrighteous Steward- Luke 16:1-13 Relative the Elements, or specifics of the earthly story: 1. What is a “Steward” ? 2. What all would his job likely have included? 3. How much power did he typically have over the master’s affairs?

5. The Parable of the Unjust or Unrighteous Steward- Luke 16:1-13 Relative the Elements, or specifics of the earthly story: 4. What was the accusation of the master against him? 5. Was the “report” or “accusation” true? 6. How would this compare to 15:13, if at all?

6. The Parable of the Unjust or Unrighteous Steward- Luke 16:1-13 Relative the Elements, or specifics of the earthly story: 7. What judgment was issued by the Master? 8. What was the steward’s reasoning and reaction to the judgment? 9. Just wondering: If the steward could have proved his innocence, could he have kept his job?

7. The Parable of the Unjust or Unrighteous Steward- Luke 16:1-13 Relative the Elements, or specifics of the earthly story: 10. Was the steward within his authority to so dispose of these debts? 11. What it honest/just for him to do with them as he did? 12. How did his master respond to the steward’s actions?

8. The Parable of the Unjust or Unrighteous Steward- Luke 16:1-13 Relative the Application, or the spiritual part of the story: 13. Exactly what did the master “praise” about the steward and at what cost? Now, 14. What do you think is the point or spiritual application of the parable to the primary audience?

9. The Parable of the Unjust or Unrighteous Steward- Luke 16:1-13 Relative the Application, or the spiritual part of the story: 15. Is there an application of it for us today as well or was it specific to that audience? 16. Is the point the same for us? Why or Why not?

10. Next Time... The Parable of The Unjust Judge, Luke 18:1-8