The Good News of the Kingdom

Luke 16:1-18

Key Verse 16:16

1. Examine what the dishonest manager did in verses 1-7. It was upon learning that his master was about to terminate his employment that the man started taking action in regard to his future. What can we learn from this story?  

2. Think about the master’s commendation (verse 8) and Jesus’ teaching in verse 9. Who are “friends” referring to? (Think about the Biblical use of the word “friend”.) Why is it important that the children of light use their worldly wealth to gain friends?

3  In verses 10-12 the word “trusted”, “trustworthy” or “trust” is repeated. Why is it important for one to prove that he can be trusted with very little? 

4. What does verse 13 teach us about the way to be trustworthy?

5. Consider the problem of the Pharisees (14) and Jesus’ words for them (15). How can one overcome the love of money? 

6. Verse 16 speaks of “the good news of the kingdom of God.” What is this “good news”? (1Co 15:3-4; Luke 2:10) Does the message of the good news of God’s kingdom cancel (or abolish) the Law and Prophets? In what respect is this news “good”?

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