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Parable of the Shrewd Manager

Luke 16 : 1-12. Parable of the Shrewd Manager. Starzy Zboru Trevor Hawes kzns.pl. 1. The Background. The bunch of rascals: The Manager. Embezzeled from boss About to lose job Has plan to survive. 1. The Background. The bunch of rascals: The Clients. Conspire in secret

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Parable of the Shrewd Manager

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  1. Luke 16 : 1-12 Parable of the Shrewd Manager Starzy Zboru Trevor Hawes kzns.pl

  2. 1. The Background • The bunch of rascals: The Manager • Embezzeled from boss • About to lose job • Has plan to survive

  3. 1. The Background • The bunch of rascals: The Clients • Conspire in secret • Only repay ½ or 80% • Now in debt to manager

  4. 1. The Background • The bunch of rascals: The Boss • Commends manager? • Wants to look good?

  5. 2. Understanding the text • Luke concerned about Material things: • Two tunics: Luke 3:11 • Soldiers: Luke 3:14 • Simplicity: Luke 9:3 • Rich fool: Luke 12 • Prodigal son: Luke 15:11

  6. 2. Understanding the text • Luke speaking to Disciples: • Handling your wealth. • What is the christian response? • Creativity and cleverness

  7. 3. Jesus’ Teaches 3 things • i. Christians can learn from non-christians (verse 8) • They are creative and passionate to get only material things • We can be creative and passionate in spiritual matters • Actively build great relationships

  8. 3. Jesus’ Teaches 3 things • ii. Christians use their money for others (verse 9) • Use our money to help the poor • Use our finances to win the lost • Use our finances to build the kingdom

  9. 3. Jesus’ Teaches 3 things • iii. Christians must be trustworthy and faithful with finances (verse 10-12) • ‘Our’ money is not ours • Faithful with a little, faithful with a lot • It shows where our heart is

  10. Luke 16 : 1-12 Parable of the Shrewd Manager Shrewd or faithful? Starzy Zboru Trevor Hawes kzns.pl

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