Luke 12:1-59

Contents: Jesus warns of leaven of the Pharisees. Parable of the rich fool. Parable of the second coming. Parable of the steward and his servants. Christ, the divider of men.

Characters: Jesus, disciples, Pharisees, rich man, Peter.

Conclusion: Those who make not religion a mere cloak, but have a saving faith in Christ, can set at defiance all the opposing forces of the world, knowing that having given Him first place in their lives, they are safe in Him. They need not take anxious thought for the things of this life nor dread even the killing of the body, which can only send them to their rest and eternal joy with Christ the sooner. Let them therefore sit loose to the world, living in hourly hope of His glorious return.

Key Word: Jesus our security, Luke 12:7; Luke 12:8; Luke 12:11; Luke 12:28; Luke 12:31; Luke 12:37.

Strong Verses: Luke 12:3; Luke 12:4; Luke 12:5; Luke 12:7; Luke 12:8; Luke 12:9; Luke 12:22; Luke 12:24; Luke 12:28; Luke 12:30; Luke 12:31; Luke 12:32; Luke 12:34; Luke 12:37; Luke 12:40; Luke 12:48.

Striking Facts: Luke 12:40. Jesus is certainly coming back to earth in power and great glory and His people are now to live in a state of expectation, doing everything with that hope and to that end. The theology of Luke 12:45 is characterized as the theology of unfaithful stewards who will be caught unawares to their shame.