This passage tells a familiar story, where we all find ourselves today, patiently waiting for the arrival of our Savior. The three servants exemplify the duty God bestows upon us as believers, to uphold and carry every single day. We must remember that our actions come with significant rewards and consequences. We must act prudently as we await the coming of our glorious savior. Let us strive to be spiritual stewards this week, as we preserve and grow the bounty God has given us!

[Luke 19.11-27]

11 As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately 12 He said therefore, “A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. 13 Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Engage in business until I come.’ 14 But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to reign over us.’ 15 When he returned, having received the kingdom, he ordered these servants to whom he had given the money to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by doing business. 16 The first came before him, saying, ‘Lord, your mina has made ten minas more.’ 17 And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.’ 18 And the second came, saying, ‘Lord, your mina has made five minas.’ 19 And he said to him, ‘And you are to be over five cities.’ 20 Then another came, saying, ‘Lord, here is your mina, which I kept laid away in a Handkerchief; 21 or I was afraid of you, because you are a severe man. You take what you did not deposit, and reap what you did not sow.’ 22 He said to him, ‘I will condemn you with your own words, you wicked servant! You knew that I was a severe man, taking what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow? 23 Why then did you not put my money in the bank, and at my coming I might have collected it with interest?’’ 24 And he said to those who stood by, ‘Take the mina from him, and give it to the one who has the ten minas.’ 25. And they said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten minas!’ 26 ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. 27 But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slaughter them before me.’”

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ The Kingdom has not arrived, but it is promised .

+ We are entrusted with salvation.

+ How are we instructed to behave in waiting?

+ God rewards our faithfulness, but will also punish the disobedience.

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ How can I grow the investment God has given me?

+ Stay influenced by spiritual kingdom, not the kingdom of man.

+ Do my words and actions reflect my faith and allegiance?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?

+ Who can I invite to a Sunday gathering?

+ How can I help influence the disobedient?

+ Can I help point others toward Christ's return?