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The Stewards. Luke 19. Jerusalem. City of David. Climax of Jesus’ Teachings (Lk.19:11-26). The crowd was listening to everything Jesus said. And because he was nearing Jerusalem, he told them a story to correct the impression that the Kingdom of God would begin right away . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Luke 19

THE STEWARDS

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JERUSALEM

City of David

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)The crowd was listening to everything Jesus said. And because he was nearing Jerusalem, he told them a story to correct the impression that the Kingdom of God would begin right away.God’s Big Delay Allows:

Free Will to run its courseUs to build in His

Kingdom

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)So He said, “A nobleman went to a distant country to receive a kingdom for himself, and then return. And he called ten of his slaves, and gave them ten minas and said to them, ‘Do business with this until I come back.’” But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to reign over us.’”

“We do not want this man to reign over us…”

“Empires of Death”

Roman Empire

Israel Wanted

the Same

Kingdom of GodGod’s Love

Authority

70 AD –

Israel Lost

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“When he returned, after receiving the kingdom, he ordered that these slaves, to whom he had given the money, be called to him so that he might know what business they had done.”“In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which will never be destroyed…it will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, but it will itself endure forever.” Daniel 2:44

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“When he returned, after receiving the kingdom, he ordered that these slaves, to whom he had given the money, be called to him so that he might know what business they had done.”

We are stewards, not ownersEverything we

have was given to us.

Everything we have is a

temporary trust.

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“When he returned, after receiving the kingdom, he ordered that these slaves, to whom he had given the money, be called to him so that he might know what business they had done.”What will you do with your

gifts?We know we must live for a worthy

purpose.

Only a fool wastes his privilege.

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“When he returned, after receiving the kingdom, he ordered that these slaves, to whom he had given the money, be called to him so that he might know what business they had done.”What will you do with your

gifts?We know we must live for a worthy

purpose.

Only a fool wastes his privilege.

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“The first appeared, saying, ‘Master, your mina has made ten minas more.’”

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“The first appeared, saying, ‘Master, your mina has made ten minas more.’”“And he said to him, ‘Well done, good slave, because you have been faithful in a very little thing, you are to be in authority over ten cities.’” • AND gives us

even greater significance!

God Praises US!

"His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' Matthew 25:23

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“The second came, saying, ‘Your mina, master, has made five minas.’ And he said to him also, ‘And you are to be over five cities.’”

For who is our hope or joy or crown of exultation? Is it not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? You are our glory and joy. 1 Thess. 2:19-20

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“The second came, saying, ‘Your mina, master, has made five minas.’ And he said to him also, ‘And you are to be over five cities.’”Your Life

is a BUILDIN

G Process

Reputation

Fruitfulness

A History

Relationships

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“The second came, saying, ‘Your mina, master, has made five minas.’ And he said to him also, ‘And you are to be over five cities.’”

Taker

Giver

GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR GIFTS

Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. Ephesians 4:24

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Put on your new nature, created to be like God… Ephesians 4:24

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“But the third servant brought back only the original amount of money and said, ‘Master, I hid your money and kept it safe. I was afraid because you are a hard man to deal with, taking what isn’t yours and harvesting crops you didn’t plant.’”“‘You wicked servant!’ the king roared. ‘Your own words condemn you. If you knew that I’m a hard man who takes what isn’t mine and harvests crops I didn’t plant, why didn’t you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.’”

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“I hid your money and kept it safe. I was afraid because you are a hard man to deal with, taking what isn’t yours and harvesting crops you didn’t plant.”

Indifferent

NOT Afraid

Bitter at God

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“Why didn’t you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.”Seems “Acceptable”•Yet a lifetime of loss

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“Then, turning to the others standing nearby, the king ordered, ‘Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one who has ten pounds.’ “‘But, master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten pounds!’ “‘Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.

Investing in God’s Kingdom is the BEST Way to Develop Your Gifts

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CLIMAX OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS (LK.19:11-26)“And as for these enemies of mine who didn’t want me to be their king—bring them in and execute them right here in front of me.”

1. Who is your authority?

2. Is your authority worthy?