However, if we study it carefully, it will reward us with important spiritual insights. The disciplers commenary, the gospel of luke chapter 16. Study guide for luke 16 by david guzik blue letter bible. Whitbys paraphrase on this passage shows its connection with the preceding paragraph, thus. Gospel of luke daily scripture readings and meditations. Lukes gospel tells the story of the life and work of jesus. The state of the people at this period was indeed unhappy. Luke 16 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Luke 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Luke 2 the birth of jesus in those days bible gateway. The scope of christ s discourse in this chapter is to awaken and quicken us all so to use this world as not to abuse it, so to manage all our possessions and enjoyments here as that they may make for us, and may not make against us in the other world. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the gospel of luke. Sep 22, 20 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. This brief interlude is among the more perplexing passages in the book of luke.
A commentary on the gospel of luke southside christian. The book of acts contains passages in which the author includes himself as a companion of paul we in acts 16. Two weeks ago, following the presentation of luke chapter 15, i had given an outline of the reasons for the translation of luke chapter 16 verses 8 and 9 as they appear in the christogenea new testament. Kurios is often used in the gospels to refer to the lord jesus, but here it refers to. Why did jesus often speak using parables instead of teaching more clearly. The parable of the unjust steward can be found in luke 16. The scope of christs discourse in this chapter is to awaken and quicken us all so to use this world as not to abuse it, so to manage all our. Ambrose of milan commentary on luke prologue chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24. Luke 2 new international version niv the birth of jesus. The gospel of luke, chapter 16 christogenea on talkshoe 1 0052012 two weeks ago, following the presentation of luke chapter 15, i had given an outline of the reasons for the translation of luke chapter 16 verses 8 and 9 as they appear in the christogenea new testament. The parable of the dishonest steward all of jesus parables are challenging, but this is surely the most challenging. The kingdom of god entails giving up all other commitments, including the commitment to economic security 14. A commentary on the gospel of luke by pastor galen l.
At the rate of one per week, it takes just about one year to go through. And many of the children of israel shall he turn to the lord their god. Therefore, when reading the gospel of luke, note particularly gods love and healings extended to the gentiles through his son, jesus. The scope of christs discourse in this chapter is to awaken and quicken us all so to use this world as not to abuse it, so to manage all our possessions and enjoyments here as that they may make for us, and may not make against us in the other world. To our surprise, the employer commends the dishonest manager for his shrewdness. Nor did his covetousness consist in heaping up wealth. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. He has seven different references to jesus praying that are found in this gospel alone. Bible study on luke practical study of the gospel of. You have to be one ugly grinch not to just love little babies. In nazareth, jesus christ declared he is the messiah. Doughty southside christian church february 20 introduction.
What is the meaning of the parable of the unjust steward luke 16. You will find it helpful to listen to the audios as you read the texts below preface. This lowering of the bills is the perfect analogy of the manner in which the scribes and pharisees lowered the standards of righteousness as a device for keeping their hold upon the people. Even the most hardened among us will find ourselves oozing forth some gooey emotions around these cuties. This parable is bracketed by two other money parables. The synoptic gospel tradition presents jesus carrying out this task. But the religion of christ requires a conformity, not only in a mans conduct, to the principles of the gospel. All of jesus parables are challenging, but this is surely the most challenging. The gospel of luke, chapter 21 christogenea on talkshoe 11 16 20121 then looking up he saw those casting the gifts of their riches into the treasury. Bible study gospel of luke chapter 17 2 december 2015 bible study, gospel of luke bible, bible study, gospel of luke alex dekkers before reading this blogbible study, please start your time with first praying to god and allow the holy spirit to work in you and through this bible study.
Sep 19, 2010 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Lukes second book, acts, continues the story after jesus went back to heaven. Luke 22 english standard version esv the plot to kill jesus. We will be doing a general survey of the book on wednesday evenings and on sunday morning the ministry will highlight a specific part of each chapter. In any event chapter 15 lost and found now turns in chapter 16 to possessions. The rich man is therefore a contrast to the previous parable of the unjust steward luke 16. What was jesus commending in the parable of the dishonest manager, and what are the implications for christians today. Lukes gospel is the one most interested in the roles of women, children, and social outcasts. The same can be said for the rich man in our text in luke chapter 16. Men just dont understand that shopping is our drug of choice, she joked, even while admitting that some months her salary.
Lukes gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Finally, the capstone to all this is that no slave can serve two masters. Chapter 7 digression 3 judge not chapter 8 digression 4 let the dead bury their dead digression 5 legion and the gadarene pigs chapter 9 digression 6 the table manners of jesus chapter 10 digression 7 matthew 10. Jun 16, 20 in conjunction with the jesus film project, the blue letter bible presents the filmed adaptation of the gospel of luke. The unjust steward used his present position to prepare for his next position. Jesus christ began his ministry in nazareth by going to the synagogue, reading passages from isaiah about the mission of the messiah, and then identifying himself as the one who fulfilled the prophecies see luke 4.
Commentary on the book of gospel of luke by matthew henry. What is the meaning of the parable of the unjust steward shrewd manager luke 16. Return to chapter 15 bottom of page continue to chapter 17. Bethel gospel chapel home bible study guide the gospel of luke for the next 19 weeks we will be studying the life and ministry of jesus as it is recorded in the gospel of luke.
More than any other evangelist luke mentions the care of the lord jesus for special groups of people and individuals. John the baptist is presented in lukes gospel as a transitional figure between the period of israel, the time of promise, and the period of jesus, the time of fulfillment. The sending out of the seventy is reported by luke only chapter 10. The gospel of luke, chapter 21, part 1 christogenea audio recordings are usually accompanied with written commentaries or sources. To illustrate his admonition, and give it the greater weight, our lord here delivers an important parable. Verse 3 and the steward said within himself, what shall i do, seeing that my lord taketh away the stewardship from me. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. And, why does luke include this story in his gospel. Bible study on luke i have arbitrarily divided the 24 chapters of luke into 50 sections for discussion. It is not to be wondered that you now hear from john and me higher. The transition between the dishonest manager and the rich man and lazarus involves luke s characterization of the pharisees as lovers of money 16. Manson has noted that luke has cast his net wide, and produced a gospel the most voluminous and varied, the most vibrant and sympathetic, the most beautiful and sweetly reasonable of all that we possess. The gospel of luke catholic commentary on sacred scripture.
Luke was the personal, welleducated, multilingual physician of a gentile nobleman whose name was theophilus, as indicated by the address of most excellent. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. What is the meaning of the parable of the unjust steward shrewd manager dishonest manager in luke 16. Gospel of luke commentary patristic bible commentary. Then said he unto him,that is, jesus, as the syriac, persic, and ethiopic versions express it. Luke chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. John the baptist is presented in luke s gospel as a transitional figure between the period of israel, the time of promise, and the period of jesus, the time of fulfillment. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture.
There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. To an immense erudition, to a living piety, godet unites a profound feeling of reality. He will first give a parable about a shrewd manager who squandered away his masters resources. Luke 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Lukes gospel is the one with the most emphasis on the holy spirit and on joy. Bible study gospel of luke chapter 17 alex on faith. Both of the two parables of chapter 16 the dishonest manager and the rich. David guzik commentary on luke 16, in which jesus teaches how. The gospel of luke is the one most interested in prayer. Luke commentary the gospel according to st luke detailed index to vol 2 spurgeon has these comment on godet. Luke s gospel provides the most complete account of the advent and earthly life of the messiah from the divine announcement and birth of his precursor, st. This parable will apply both to his disciples and to the.
Luke 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the gospel of luke in the new testament of the christian bible. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. In chapter 16, jesus continues his teachings, both to his disciples and to the pharisees. Jan 02, 2020 what is the meaning of the parable of the unjust steward shrewd manager dishonest manager in luke 16. The gospel of luke, chapter 16 christogenea on talkshoe 1 0052012. The dominant italian power had introduced into syria and palestine the vices and profligate life of italy and greece. Gospel means good news, in this case the good news of the birth, life, death and resurrection of jesus christ as recorded by luke. The disciplers commenary, the gospel of luke chapter 1. From the widows coin and the prodigals inheritance in chapter 15 to the dishonest managers handling of debts in 16.