Learning from the Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-13)

Luke 16:1-13 contains the Parable of the Unjust Steward (also called the Parable of the Shrewd Manager). This is Jesus’s most controversial and confusing teaching, because it seems to commend immorality. But if we understand what Jesus was and wasn’t saying, we’ll see it is a fantastic, challenging parable.

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00:00 Learning from the Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16.1-13)
14:15 Lesson One: The parable of the unjust steward teaches us to (Part One) ________ __________________ that we’ll give an account (Luke 16:2).
17:25 Lesson One: The parable of the unjust steward teaches us to (Part Two) ______________ ______ our heavenly future (Luke 16:4).
19:16 Lesson One: The parable of the unjust steward teaches us to (Part Three) __________ the short time to use our Master’s resources (Job 7:7, Psalm 102:3, 144:4, James 4:14, John 9:4).
22:47 Lesson One: The parable of the unjust steward teaches us to (Part Four) ____________________ work hard.
30:45 Lesson One: The parable of the unjust steward teaches us to (Part Five) ______ __________ to make friends (Luke 16:4 cf. Luke 16:9).
34:55 Lesson Two: If we can’t be faithful ________ __________, we can’t be faithful with much else (Luke 16:10-12).
42:40 Lesson Three: ____ __________ serve God and money (Luke 16:13, Joshua 24:15, 1 Kings 18:21).

Family Worship Guide

Directions: Read the following passages and answer the questions below:

Day 1: Luke 16:1-8, Rom 14:10, 2 Cor 5:10, and discuss: In light of the Judgment Seat of Christ, how seriously should we take our stand for Christ? How should our motive of service be influenced by our giving an account to Christ? What are some competing desires or allegiances that distract us from considering the reality of our giving an account to Christ?

Day 2: Luke 16:4-7 and discuss: In what way does the unjust steward model how we should be preparing for the future? Were his actions incidental or intentional? How should our approach be toward our future in eternity? How should your view of assets change in light of your future?

Day 3: Luke 16:9-13, Matt 6:19-21, and discuss: How does our faithful stewardship of earthly treasure speak to our stewardship of eternal treasures? Can there ever be a way to serve God and serve money? Why is that so? What investment do you want to make that will outlast your time on earth? What changes do you need to make for this to happen?

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