Who Then Is the Faithful and Wise Manager?

In Luke 12:42 Jesus asked, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?" In Luke 12:35-40 Jesus preached about being ready for his return. We could almost think that what the guys are doing in Acts 1:9-11, is the best example of doing what Christ wanted: standing there, waiting, staring off into heaven. But then Jesus preached Luke 12:41 to 48 to prevent us from thinking this. Being ready for Christ's return means serving. If we want to know who then is the faithful and wise steward we should look at our lives.

Family Worship
Memory Verse: Luke 12:43
Directions: Read Luke 12:42-48, 19:16-19 Acts 1:6-11, 1 John 3:2, Matt 25:20-21,26, 30, 10:15, 11:20-24, James 4:17 and answer the questions:
Day1 Why does it seem like Jesus didn't directly answer people's questions at times? What does it look like to prepare for Christ's return? What are some ways you are preparing for Christ's return? What are some ways you could better prepare for Christ's return? How does the world typically reward faithfulness? How does the Lord seem to reward faithfulness?
Day2 Why do people's lives tend to deteriorate spiritually when they don't look forward to Christ's return? What positive changes are typically shown in people's lives when they look forward to Christ's return? What is the relationship between faithfulness and salvation?
Day3 Describe the two categories for unbelievers. Looking back at the verses what are the different punishments you see? Why would the punishment be worse for some cities than it will be for Sodom and Gomorrah? Is ignorance an excuse? Why or why not?