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Introduction
Luke has written this account to an audience that is educated and familiar with other historical accounts of Jesus.
He is emphasizing:
The reign of God (Kingdom of God)
The unfolding plan of God = Past, Present, Future all unified
To give believers in Jesus certainty regarding the historical narrative
Last week we looked at a section where Jesus was addressing the wealthy and the poor and he finished off by saying: “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
Jesus is calling his disciples to live differently (store up treasure in heaven) because they have been given the kingdom of God.
Now Jesus is going to go into a lengthy admonition to take up a particular posture.
While the section is lengthy the big idea remains intact: Be ready for the Master’s return.
We are given three parables that convey this fact:
vs. 35-38 “The Master Returning from a wedding banquet”
vs. 39 - 40 “The thief in the night”
vs. 41 - 48 “The faithful and wise manager vs. the foolish manager”
The Second Coming of Christ
Implications
The return of Christ gives particular meaning to the interim period… The time between his first coming and his second coming.
God has a plan that is unfolding and it is leading up to a return of Christ.
Followers of Jesus are to see themselves as born into a plan already unfolding and that will continue after their death.
There is a tension that extends back before we were born and will continue after we die.
This reality… This tension between the first and second coming of Christ has real life implications for us.
Lessons from verses 35-40
Be dressed, ready for service
Keep your lamps burning
Watching
Illustrations:
Readiness for an earthquake, disaster preparedness
Telling Hayden to be baseball ready when he is playing out on the field.
Pregnant parents who pack a bag so that they are ready to go to the hospital as soon as the wife goes into labor.
Verses 41 - 48
Luke
Peter’s question: Who is supposed to live out this readiness: just the Apostles or all disciples?
Jesus answer: yes!
The third parable: A contrast between a faithful servant and a foolish servant.
The Master entrusts the work to his servants with specific responsibilities.
There is the faithful and wise manager and there is the foolish servant.
The Master returns and the servants are evaluated on their work.
responsibility gives birth to more opportunity
Implication:
Jesus is teaching his followers that there are two ways to do life between his first and second coming: faithful and wise or lazy and distracted.
This doesn’t only speak of an excited response when he arrives.
Additionally, he wants his servants engaged in the important work that was commended to them.
The master wants to find his servants fully engaged in the work rather then taking their lees.
Illustration
Reminds me of student arrival day for the Bible College and how angry I got when my staff were messing around as students were being dropped off by their parents.
Verse 49-53
Luke
Jesus is anticipating the future: fire on the earth and division.
But the cross is the baptism of suffering that he must first face.
Verse 54-59
Understand the moment just as you can forecast the weather.
Don’t get caught up in legal issues along the way.
Conclusion
Did you notice how Jesus is not saying “maximize your time before you die.”
Instead Jesus is saying “maximize your time before I return.”
Our death does not represent a significant end or disruption in God’s work.
We are simply no longer engaged in the work here on earth and enter into our reward.
The whole idea of “personal legacy” or pride in your life’s work isn’t really a value in the kingdom economy.
Instead there is the reward of the Master’s return and his evaluation of your’s and mine faithfulness with the responsibilities that he has given us.
Nine Life Accounts:
Spiritual - My Relationship with Jesus
Health
Learning / Knowledge Base
Marriage
Parenting
Social (Friendship)
Vocation
Finance
Rest/Hobbies/Fun
In each of these areas our society is coaching you… pressuring you to leave a legacy.
To be known for how much wealth you accumulated or how well you did your job.
So many people feel this pressure for their life to be meaningful… to make a mark… to leave a dent…
But as followers of Jesus we don’t wear that burden.
Jesus has the legacy.
His work is all that matters.
Our reward is waiting for us in heaven.
We do life, education, finances, relationships, work with an understanding of the bigger unfolding plan.
We want to be faithful.
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