Who Then Is the Faithful and Wise Manager (Luke 12:41-48)

In Luke 12, verse 42 Jesus asked, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?" In Luke 12, verses 35-40 Jesus preached about being ready for his return. We could almost think that what the guys are doing in Acts 1, verses 9-11, is the best example of doing what Christ wanted: standing there, waiting, staring off into heaven. But then Jesus preached Luke 12, verses 41 to 48 to prevent us from thinking this. Being ready for Christ’s return means serving. If we want to know who then is the faithful and wise steward we should look at our lives.

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00:00 Sermon lessons for Who Then Is the Faithful and Wise Manager?

07:47 Lesson 1: Prepare for Christ’s return ____ ______________.

18:29 Lesson 2: ______ __________ reveal if we don’t expect Christ’s return.

32:56 Lesson 3: Unfaithfulness is a ____________ ________________ of being unsaved.

38:45 Lesson 4: The ____________________ will __________ the offense.

49:01 Lesson 5: Ignorance is ____ ____________.

Family Worship Guide for Who Then Is the Faithful and Wise Manager?

Directions: Read the verses at the end of the lessons to
answer the following questions:

Day 1: Why does it seem like Jesus didn’t directly answer people’s questions at times? What does it look like to prepare for Christ’s return? What are some ways you are preparing for Christ’s return? What are some ways you could better prepare for Christ’s return? How does the world typically reward faithfulness? How does the Lord seem to reward faithfulness?

Day 2: Why do people’s lives tend to deteriorate spiritually when they don’t look forward to Christ’s return? What positive changes are typically shown in people’s lives when they look forward to Christ’s return? What is the relationship between faithfulness and salvation?

Day 3: Describe the two categories for unbelievers. Looking back at the verses what are the different punishments you see? Why would the punishment be worse for some cities than it will be for Sodom and Gomorrah? Is ignorance an
excuse? Why or why not?

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