The Puzzling Parable of the Dishonest Steward

Sermon: Luke 16:1-13

Introduction: A Puzzling Parable

I. To understand the parable we need to look carefully.
A. At Jesus' actual words, v. 8 –

  B. Keep in mind the context:
1. v. 14:33 –

         2. end of chap. 15 –

3. v. 16:1 –

4. vv. 16:9-13 –

II. The point of the parable is easy to see.
A. v. 8(b) –

 B. Today –

III. What are the lessons to be learned from this passage?
A. Seek what is eternal.

  B. You must be faithful with your money.

  C. Who is your master?
The God of the Bible or mammon (wealth)?

Application: