“Luke at the Rich Fool”
December 31, 2023
Message Outline
“Luke At The Rich Fool”
Luke 12:13-21
A man listening to Jesus, but diverted by concern about his portion of the family inheritance.
The greatest transfer of wealth in human history
Jesus experienced a multitude of interruptions.
Jesus’ response to the man’s interruption
Jesus’ warning about greed/covetousness
Life does not consist of possessions.
Jesus’ Parable of The Rich Fool
• Dealing with an embarrassment of riches
• Responding in a self-centered manner
• Responding as a ‘practical atheist’
• God’s assessment – ‘a fool’
Everything is ‘on loan’ to us from God
Life is a test, a trust, a temporary assignment
Three spiritual practices to help
1. Remind Yourself Where It All Comes From
2. Grave-side Practice
3. Remind Yourself of the Size of Your Soul
Either Change Your Conduct, or Change Your Name
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Share this time of worship, prayer, and communion with us with a message from the series “Resilient Joy” in the book of Philippians.