70 Luke 19:11-27 (Parable of the Minas)

I. Review/background
II. Narrative
1. The setting (19:11)
a. Parable of the Talents vs the Parable of the Ten Minus
b. He was nearing Jerusalem (19:11)
c. They assumed the kingdom would appear immediately (19:11)
2. The Parable (19:12-27)
a. Noblemen’s journey & business investments (19:12-13)
b. Rejection of His leadership (19:14)
c. Good stewardship (19:15-19)
d. Poor stewardship (19:20-21)
e. Consequences (19:22-25)
f. Benefits of good stewardship (19:26)
g. Violent retribution (19:27)
III. How should we then live?
1. Thrive while the king is away (19:12-13)
John 14:16-18, 25-27
2. Invest in the kingdom while we wait (19:13)
3. Wait for His return (19:17-18)
4. Look forward to justice (19:27)