Luke 14:1-24
INTRO
- Jesus is invited to a meal on the Sabbath.
- It was probably to test Him, yet again.
- He heals and then he begins to share parables about the Kingdom.
- Humility Less of self and more of others.
A healing – the man with dropsy – vv. 1-6
- Jesus heals on the Sabbath.
- Luke 6:1-11 – “Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath”
- An attempt to “test him”
- If he did not heal him… he was not compassionate
- If he does heal… he breaks the law
A parable – the guests in general – vv. 7-11
- Seeking the best seats
- Danger of pride
- Humility is key
- Exalt self… WILL BE HUMBLED
- Deny self… WILL BE EXALTED (Jesus/Cross)
A parable – the host – vv. 12-14
- Ministry/Serving Others
- Inviting those than can serve them
- Our motivation, Our heart (behind our serving)
- Serve those that cannot repay
- Will be blessed (God knows our heart)
A parable – the pious guest – vv. 15-24
- Accepting the invitation to the banquet
- The blessings of those in the kingdom
- Servants sent out to invite
- People opting out (good excuses)
- Others invited (poor, crippled, blind, lame)
- Israel – Gentiles… ENDS OF THE EARTH
The What Now
How do we view ourselves
- Our importance, value to society
- Pride is different from confidence and contentment
- Proverbs 16:18
- Proverbs 18:12
How do we view our ministry to others
- What motivates my serving?
- What is in it for me?
- What am I willing to do for others?
- 1 Peter 4:10 (our gifts for others)
- Galatians 5:13-14
- John 13:12-14
Does the Gospel influence both?
- My view of self
- My view of others (our ministry to others)