Modesty and Generosity, or: The Story With the Sting In the Tail (Luke 16:19-31)
Jesus continues his Kingdom Management Training course with a module on fiscal responsibility. And…ghosts?
Jesus continues his Kingdom Management Training course with a module on fiscal responsibility. And…ghosts?
Jesus’ Kingdom Management Training course continues with a module on relationships and mulberry trees.
Jesus heals some lepers, and suggests that the End Times might not all be fun and games. Alarmed, the disciples ask him how they’ll survive, so Jesus tells them a funny story about a widow and a judge.
As tensions rise the closer Jesus gets to Jerusalem and Judgement Day, the people all begin to wonder, “Who is going to survive?” Jesus tells them the good – and the bad – news.
When Jesus arrives (suddenly) at the gates of Jericho, everyone realizes he is less than twenty kilometers from Judgement Day. One man screams. Another one climbs a tree. And Jesus answers the question, “Who then can be saved?”
As Jesus finishes his dinner at Zacchaeus’ house, everyone expects Judgement Day to happen tomorrow when he arrives in Jerusalem. Jesus explains that it just isn’t going to happen like that — and how to survive the disappointment.
As Jesus approaches Jerusalem, he fulfills several ancient prophecies all at once, proving that he really is the Messiah. Then, to the crowd’s delight, he finally kicks off Judgement Day! No, wait, he doesn’t. Or…does he?
When the religious leaders of Jerusalem ask Jesus where he got his preaching license, he pulls a Moses on them and shouts, “Let my people go — or else!” Hilarity ensues.
Jesus beats the religious leaders of Jerusalem at their own game. While they pout, Jesus goes on to tell everyone else how to discern the difference between the devil’s kingdom and God’s.
While the disciples admire the temple, Jesus points out that the whole thing is strictly temporary. Alarmed, the disciples ask for a timeline of future events. Jesus delivers…big time.