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Luke 12:16-21

…. The Parable Of The Rich Farmer. Luke 12:16-21. The Rich Farmer. Lk 12:16-21. Setting During The Judean Ministry Approx. 6 months to His crucifixion Jesus is giving a discourse on various topics vv. 1-59

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Luke 12:16-21

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  2. The Parable Of The Rich Farmer Luke 12:16-21

  3. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 Setting • During The Judean Ministry • Approx. 6 months to His crucifixion • Jesus is giving a discourse on various topics vv. 1-59 • So far, He covered hypocrisy, judgment, respect, persecution, etc. vv. 1-12

  4. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 Setting • A man interrupts Jesus to demand He arbitrate a dispute re: the family inheritance v. 13 • Jesus refuses…instead, He issues a general warning re: covetousness and greed vv. 14-15

  5. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 Setting • Re: the man who interrupted Jesus… • He obviously hadn’t heard a word He said • His mind was too occupied with worldly things to think about spiritual things • He didn’t want to follow Jesus…he only wanted to use Him for his own gain

  6. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 Setting • Re: the man who interrupted Jesus… • His problem was not in seeking what was rightfully (legally) his • His problem was an obsession with material wealth

  7. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheParable • A certain farmer had done well…his crops produced “plentifully” v. 16 • Lacking sufficient storage, he decided to tear down all his present barns and build bigger ones to store his “bumper crops” vv. 17-18

  8. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheParable • His decision led him to believe his “future” was now secure v. 19 • God intervened…He called the farmer a “fool” and told him his soul would be required that night v. 20a • Who would own his wealth then? v. 20b

  9. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • The farmer represents 2 people – • The man who had interrupted Jesus during His discourse [context] • Anyone who places material things above spiritual things Mt 6:19-33

  10. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • Thoughts re: the farmer – • He was never rebuked for becoming wealthy through ill-gotten gain • His problem wasn’t fraud, but foolishness • He made many “mistakes” this parable exposes

  11. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • The farmers “mistakes” • Wrong assumption re: who was “owner” • He thought all that prosperity was his • Notice the personal pronouns vv. 17-18 • He forgot the Source of his blessings Mt 5:45 Acts 14:17 17:25 Psa 50:12b

  12. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • The farmers “mistakes” • Wrong assumption re: who was “owner” • The faithful man understands he is just a “pilgrim”…a “stranger” Heb 11:13b • He owns nothing in this world • A mindset he “confesses”

  13. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • The farmers “mistakes” • Wrong disposition of his “prosperity” • He thought the only way to use his abundance was to hoard it vv. 17-18 • Clearly an indication of selfishness…no concern for others cp. Phil 2:3-4

  14. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • The farmers “mistakes” • Wrong disposition of his “prosperity” • He knew the “perils of farming” • He must have known others who didn’t fare as well…he could have shared with them 1 Tim 6:18-19 1 Jn 3:17-18

  15. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • The farmers “mistakes” • Wrong view re: his new barns v. 19 • The new barns would not just store his abundance v. 19 • They would represent his financial future and security

  16. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • The farmers “mistakes” • Wrong view re: his new barns v. 19 • This farmer (and the man in the crowd) thought their problems (present & future) would be solved with material wealth • It doesn’t define life v. 15b Prov 4:23

  17. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • The farmers “mistakes” • Wrong view re: his new barns v. 19 • It is uncertain Prov 23:5 1 Tim 6:17 • It doesn’t develop contentment…there will never be “enough” Eccl 5:10-12 6:7 1 Tim 6:6-8

  18. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • The farmers “mistakes” • Wrong view re: his new barns v. 19 • There is NO security in material things Mt 6:19 2 Pet 3:10

  19. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • The farmers “mistakes” • Forgetfulness re: time & death v. 20a • The farmer forgot the certainty of death Heb 9:27 • Circumstances happen unexpectantly that can bring death Eccl 9:10-12

  20. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • The farmers “mistakes” • Forgetfulness re: time & death v. 20a • The farmer thought “Many years” • God said “Not 1 more night!” • The farmer’s plans will not materialize vv. 19, 20b Eccl 2:18-21

  21. “There are no pockets in a shroud.”

  22. “Hearses don’t pull U-Haul trailers.”

  23. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • Was the farmer a “materialist?” • Remember…he didn’t get the barn built • He was condemned for a thought • This tells us we don’t have to actually possess material wealth to be guilty of this sin 1 Tim 6:10 YES

  24. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • Jesus’ conclusion v. 21 • One can be materially rich and still be impoverished toward God • The only thing we can take out of this world is a secure relationship with God

  25. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheApplication • Jesus’ conclusion v. 21 • Gaining the wealth of the whole world is no achievement if we lose our soul in the process Mt 16:26 • “True riches” can be obtained 2 Cor 6:10 8:9

  26. The Rich Farmer Lk 12:16-21 TheLesson • Do I focus too much on material wealth? • Have I forgotten all I own will not leave this world? • My possessions do not define me • Do I share my blessings with others?

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