THE PARABLES FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAINT LUKE

THE PARABLES FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAINT

LUKE

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There are 28 parables in the book of Luke

and a dozen more in other gospels


PARABLES LISTED IN THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE• LUKE 5;36 THE NEW CLOTH• LUKE 5;37 NEW WINE• LUKE 6;47,49 THE HOUSE ON THE ROCK• LUKE 7;41-43 THE TWO DEBTORS• LUKE 8;5-8 THE SOWER• LUKE 10;30-37 THE GOOD SAMARITAN• LUKE 11;5-8 THE FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT• LUKE 12;16-21 THE RICH FOOL• LUKE 12;36-39 THE WEDDING FEAST• LUKE 12;42-43 THE WISE STEWARD• LUKE 13;6-9 THE BARREN FIG TREE• LUKE 13;20-21 THE LEAVEN • LUKE 13:19 THE MUSTARD SEED • LUKE 14;16-24 THE GREAT SUPPER• LUKE 15;3-7 THE LOST SHEEP• LUKE 15;8-10 THE PIECE OF MONEY THAT WAS LOST AND FOUND• LUKE 15;11-32 THE PRODIGAL SON• LUKE 16;1-8 THE UNJUST STEWARD• LUKE 17;7-10 THE UNPROFITABLE SERVANT• LUKE 18;1-18 THE UNJUST JUDGE• LUKE 18;9-14 THE PHARASEE AND PUBLICAN• LUKE 19;12-27 THE POUNDS• LUKE 20; 9-16 THE WICKED HUSBAND MAN• LUKE 21;29-31 THE FIG TREE 6www.drnjpaul.com

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Introduction to Parables from the book of LUKE In this study you will find an entirely different interpretation of the parables you might not thought of or read else where.

Though it may appear that Jesus spoke parables at random, we can find they were linked to each other and have a continuity of theme. Each parable is an outcome of some discussion or dispute with the people or the Pharisees who disagreed with the doctrines of Jesus on some aspect or other.

But Jesus made it clear, that the purpose of His visit on earth was not to fight and liberate them from the Romans as the Messiah expected, but something different.


It is difficult to imagine how Jesus could have introduced a totally different scheme of God’s forgiveness than what they believed or practiced for ages. It is easy for us to preach forgiveness of sins through sacrifice on the cross. But How could Jesus preach it before He died on the cross? More over, His disciples never liked Jesus talking about His death on the cross. How much more the public who wanted Him to stay with them for ever? Jesus therefore gently introduced the doctrine step wise in the three years of His ministry.

First He talked of God’s love and the need for a change in people’s thinkingHow God’s word alone can help to change them and make them fruitful

Secondly He preached them about judgment and eternity and how the time of Grace was running out and that God is willing to receive.


Thirdly He preached the damnation for those who are unfaithful and the reward of being fruitful in His kingdom on earth

Thus He showed the kingdom of God is the door way to kingdom of heavenSome of the parables are twin parables and therefore the meaning are identical or they talk of the some thing. Parables are short but they are so deep in meaning. We should be therefore careful in their interpretation.

Example the wine in old bottle and the new cloth patched on the oldThe mustard seed and the leaven

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They fall under three topics• God loves you. Come back to Him

• There is a judgment day. But God is willing to receive

• There is a reward and a punishment- Which would you choose


THE PURPOSE OF THE THE PURPOSE OF THE PARABLESPARABLES

• Jesus did not come only to die Jesus did not come only to die on the cross but to establish on the cross but to establish His power on earth and His power on earth and challenge the enemy.challenge the enemy.

• He showed that His teaching He showed that His teaching had the same power as the had the same power as the Father had at creationFather had at creation

• Jesus= LOGOS = God’s Jesus= LOGOS = God’s authority to do miracles or authority to do miracles or forgiveforgive


THE PARABLES TO EXPLAIN THE PARABLES TO EXPLAIN THE PURPOSE OF HIS VISIT THE PURPOSE OF HIS VISIT


THE PURPOSE OF HIS VISIT THE PURPOSE OF HIS VISIT LUKE 4:18LUKE 4:18

• He came to: He came to: • To preach the gospel to the poorTo preach the gospel to the poor• To heal the broken heartedTo heal the broken hearted• To proclaim liberty to the To proclaim liberty to the

captivescaptives• And recovery of sight to the blindAnd recovery of sight to the blind• To set at liberty those who are To set at liberty those who are

oppressedoppressed• To proclaim the acceptable year To proclaim the acceptable year

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WHAT DID PEOPLE SAY WHAT DID PEOPLE SAY ABOUT HIS TEACHINGS?ABOUT HIS TEACHINGS?

• Taught in the synagogues being Taught in the synagogues being glorified by all 4:15glorified by all 4:15

• Marvelled at the gracious words that Marvelled at the gracious words that came out of His mouth 4:22came out of His mouth 4:22

• They were all amazed saying “What They were all amazed saying “What a word is this? 4;36a word is this? 4;36

• Many demons came out crying, “you Many demons came out crying, “you are the Son of God.” 4:41are the Son of God.” 4:41

• One day He was teaching .. And the One day He was teaching .. And the power of the LORD was present to power of the LORD was present to heal them.heal them.


John Vs Jesus-teachings

• Jesus did not tell stories to entertain the people.

• Who needed change- people or Pharisees?• Jesus and John preached the same

theme• John was abrupt talking of Eternity• Jesus told them of God’s rule on earth-

Kingdom of God.• And the need for thinking about eternity.


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A twin Parable• Two short parables almost in one or two verses.

That shows the emphasis of the lesson and mean the same thing.

• Jesus told these parables because they tried to compare their doctrine with that of Jesus and of John.

• Jesus told them by trying to fit one into another would only do more damage.

• Forgiveness of sins thru sacrifices was according to law of Moses.

• It is God who forgives. Sacrifices don’t earn it!


1. NEW AND OLD PIECE OF 1. NEW AND OLD PIECE OF CLOTH- CLOTH- Luke 5:36Luke 5:36

• Amazing that Jesus as a carpenter talked about tailoring! How did He know about it.• Garments were woven those days than

tailored. There were no sewing machines!• Even modern housewives don’t know the

truth because they try to do patch work using both old and new!

• The new cloth shrinks and so the tear is likely.• New doctrine of Christ brings restrains in life

style which people don’t like!. They cannot mix it with their old doctrines.


2. NEW WINE & 2. NEW WINE & OLD BOTTLE-OLD BOTTLE- Luke 5:37 Luke 5:37

• WINE IS DOCTRINE. BOTTLE ARE PEOPLE’S MINDWINE IS DOCTRINE. BOTTLE ARE PEOPLE’S MIND• In olden days bottles were made of leather or sheep skin bags. In olden days bottles were made of leather or sheep skin bags. • New wine when it starts fermenting will produce more gas which New wine when it starts fermenting will produce more gas which

will exert more pressure which the bag cannot sustain. So it will will exert more pressure which the bag cannot sustain. So it will burstburst

• Peoples idea of forgiveness through sacrifices was from the time Peoples idea of forgiveness through sacrifices was from the time of Moses. Though they saw changes in the life of people thru of Moses. Though they saw changes in the life of people thru teachings of John they could not accept it. It was easier for them teachings of John they could not accept it. It was easier for them to pay the sacrifices and do the same mistakes again and again to pay the sacrifices and do the same mistakes again and again than to repent and put an end to it once and forever. than to repent and put an end to it once and forever.

• Devil took advantage of that doctrine and blinded the eyes of the Devil took advantage of that doctrine and blinded the eyes of the people. It would certain rend their hearts to accept the doctrine people. It would certain rend their hearts to accept the doctrine of repentance of repentance


3. SPECK & A BEAM-3. SPECK & A BEAM- Luke 6:42 Luke 6:42

• Jesus healed a sick man on the Sabaath. The Pharisees were Jesus healed a sick man on the Sabaath. The Pharisees were angry that He violated the law of Moses. They were also angry angry that He violated the law of Moses. They were also angry that He pronounced forgiveness to people while they believed in that He pronounced forgiveness to people while they believed in pardon through sacrifices. So they were finding fault with Him.pardon through sacrifices. So they were finding fault with Him.

• A beam is a log of wood used for supporting the roof or in a cloth A beam is a log of wood used for supporting the roof or in a cloth weaver’s device. When two friends are in an attic or working on weaver’s device. When two friends are in an attic or working on a weaving job and if a speck of dust falls on the eyes of one, his a weaving job and if a speck of dust falls on the eyes of one, his first reaction would be to rub it off.first reaction would be to rub it off.

• And if the friend offers to help but a beam his blocking the view And if the friend offers to help but a beam his blocking the view he cannot help his friend. he cannot help his friend.

• The Pharisees were blind to the Goodness and love of God and The Pharisees were blind to the Goodness and love of God and were trying find small mistakes in the ministry of Jesus.were trying find small mistakes in the ministry of Jesus.

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4. TWO BUILDERS 4. TWO BUILDERS Doers of the word. Luke 6:47-49Doers of the word. Luke 6:47-49• Both are the same superstructure.Both are the same superstructure.• Only they differed in the foundationOnly they differed in the foundation• The foundation goes below the ground and no The foundation goes below the ground and no

one sees itone sees it• It needs digging and costs money and time.It needs digging and costs money and time.• Get rich quick and taking things for granted Get rich quick and taking things for granted

or looking for easy results are wrong motives or looking for easy results are wrong motives in life in life

• People are concerned about church People are concerned about church attendance and rituals easily seen by others. attendance and rituals easily seen by others. But digging deep into or soul searching is not But digging deep into or soul searching is not done. They will find one day all will collapse.done. They will find one day all will collapse.

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5. TWO DEBTORS- 5. TWO DEBTORS- Luke 7:41-43 Luke 7:41-43

• Jewish people are noted for the exorbitant rate Jewish people are noted for the exorbitant rate of interests they charged and their merciless of interests they charged and their merciless attitudes.attitudes.

• Law of Moses dictated that at the jubilee year Law of Moses dictated that at the jubilee year all debts should be forgiven . Yet people would all debts should be forgiven . Yet people would not do it. not do it.

• One man generously forgave a person a debt of One man generously forgave a person a debt of 500 Denarius which is equal to 500 days wages.500 Denarius which is equal to 500 days wages.

• God forgives our daily mistakes known and God forgives our daily mistakes known and unknown. But we fail to forgive others even unknown. But we fail to forgive others even once in a while. How do we expect them to love once in a while. How do we expect them to love us and serve us?us and serve us?

• How dare we say the LORD’s prayer forgive How dare we say the LORD’s prayer forgive our debts even as we forgive their debts!our debts even as we forgive their debts!


6. THE SOWER & THE SEED 6. THE SOWER & THE SEED LUKE 8:5-8LUKE 8:5-8

• JESUS CALLED THIS PARABLE AS JESUS CALLED THIS PARABLE AS A MYSTERY- 8:10A MYSTERY- 8:10

• BECAUSE IT SHOWS WHY PEOPLE BECAUSE IT SHOWS WHY PEOPLE ARE NOT FRUITFUL IN LIFE.ARE NOT FRUITFUL IN LIFE.

• WHAT IS THE SEED?WHAT IS THE SEED?• WHAT IS WAY SIDE?WHAT IS WAY SIDE?• WHAT IS ROCK?WHAT IS ROCK?• WHAT ARE THORNS?WHAT ARE THORNS?• WHAT IS GOOD GROUND?WHAT IS GOOD GROUND?• WE REAP WHAT WE SOWWE REAP WHAT WE SOW• GOD’S WORD HAS POWER TO GOD’S WORD HAS POWER TO

TRANSFORM OUR LIVES TO BE TRANSFORM OUR LIVES TO BE FRUITFUL IN OUR OWN LIVES FRUITFUL IN OUR OWN LIVES AND TO HIS KINGDOM.AND TO HIS KINGDOM.


7.The Good Samaritan7.The Good Samaritan– – LUKE 10LUKE 10 : :30-3730-37THE REJECTED & THE RELIGIOUS CLASS OF PEOPLETHE REJECTED & THE RELIGIOUS CLASS OF PEOPLE

• Read the story why Jesus said it. Who is Samaritan and a levite?

• Who is the one that helped the dying traveller? • The Samaritan was an unwanted rejected person• Are people satisfied with attending church like the

levite and the priest?• The story was addressed to a righteous law keeper

who obeyed the law from child hood. • We are blind to those who are in need of help and

in critical situation. • God wants us to show mercy to others which is

more important than going to church and doing things like that.

• What should we do to inherit eternal life?• Jesus said, ‘Go and do like wise’• Luke 10 :37 infers showing mercy to others who

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8.LAST MINUTE RUSH- LAST MINUTE RUSH- Luke:11:5-8Luke:11:5-8

• A guest arrived at midnight. The host had A guest arrived at midnight. The host had nothing at home to feed him.nothing at home to feed him.

• So he went to his neighbor and asked for two So he went to his neighbor and asked for two loaves of bread as loan. It was an awkward loaves of bread as loan. It was an awkward situation to wake up some one from sleep. situation to wake up some one from sleep.

• Still the neighbour was kind and obliged because Still the neighbour was kind and obliged because of the perseverance in askingof the perseverance in asking

• God is willing and waiting to help any one even God is willing and waiting to help any one even though it is the last hourthough it is the last hour


9. Armed and Ready not to be defeated 9. Armed and Ready not to be defeated or miss the Eternal life- or miss the Eternal life- Luke 11-28- 41Luke 11-28- 41

• Jesus told them how they should put on Jesus told them how they should put on the armour and fight the evilthe armour and fight the evil

• Holy spirit – Seek His help 11:10 ,13 Holy spirit – Seek His help 11:10 ,13 • Word of God-Keep it 11:28 Word of God-Keep it 11:28 • Don’t see evil things 11:34,35 Don’t see evil things 11:34,35 • Give alms to the poor 11:41. 12:33,35Give alms to the poor 11:41. 12:33,35• Don’t trust in riches 12:20,21 Don’t trust in riches 12:20,21 • Feed the poor 14:13,14Feed the poor 14:13,14• Forsake all and be a disciple 14:33Forsake all and be a disciple 14:33


• Lamp is word of God.• Where to keep a lamp?• Why was it kept under a bushel or cot?• A bushel is used to measure the grains. It is busy all day

transferring grains. But at the end of the day not one grain sticks to it. The lamp is also put out. People who are busy with their work and have no time for God are like that. At the end of their life they find nothing sticks to them.

• Why was it kept under a cot?*• Cot shows comfort of life. He keeps it under because he cannot

sleep with lights on. But it may catch fire. What would happen in both cases?

• In both cases it ended in loss. Lamp is word of God. It should be kept high in our life.

*In the olden days people did not have match sticks and to light a fire it was difficult. So it was easy to keep the lamp on all the time. But it is difficult to sleep with light on.

A busy life & a lazy life will stump all spiritual growth

10. Lamp under the cot or a bushel-10. Lamp under the cot or a bushel- Luke 11:33 Luke 11:33


11.THE RICH FOOL -11.THE RICH FOOL -Luke: 12:16-21Luke: 12:16-21

• A rich man planned for his retirement. What is harm A rich man planned for his retirement. What is harm in planning?in planning?

• It was only the fruit of his own hardIt was only the fruit of his own hard• work and a rightful earning.work and a rightful earning.• But he planned to But he planned to store all only for himself store all only for himself and more than what he needed.and more than what he needed.• He was not bothered about eternity. Therefore God He was not bothered about eternity. Therefore God

called him a fool because if he dies he cannot take called him a fool because if he dies he cannot take anything with him. anything with him.

• He was not bothered about the needs of others.He was not bothered about the needs of others.• Heaven is not a place for selfish beings.Heaven is not a place for selfish beings.


12.Missing guests? Luke 12:36-39

• A king invited some of his noble men for a dinner.• But they were too proud or too busy to attend it.• May be they did not want to meet some body at that dinner• So each of them said an excuse and stayed behind.• The king became angry and invited all the poor people to

the dinner. So the noble men were rejected.• Cant they do those jobs after the dinner?• So also a lot of people miss God’s blessings while others

rise up to do His work. We shall miss the chance to sit at the banquet if we are too busy with our matters.- Don’t reject God’s invitations


13.WATCHFUL AND READY AT ODD HOURS- Luke 12:36-48

• The Master went abroad leaving the properties to the custody of the steward.The Master went abroad leaving the properties to the custody of the steward.• The steward is one who should take care of all the workers, their work, the The steward is one who should take care of all the workers, their work, the

property and the returns and the safety of every thing.property and the returns and the safety of every thing.• But if he bosses over the people and ill treats them and does not care for the But if he bosses over the people and ill treats them and does not care for the

property andproperty and• If the master would return at unexpected timeIf the master would return at unexpected time• What would the Master do with such unfaithful servant?What would the Master do with such unfaithful servant?• Jesus said, that He also would come at odd hourJesus said, that He also would come at odd hour• Or death may over take us by surprise. What duty was Or death may over take us by surprise. What duty was assigned to us that we may be accounted for?assigned to us that we may be accounted for?• God has blessed us with so many good things in life. What did we do with that God has blessed us with so many good things in life. What did we do with that

for Him? Are we supposed to lead a life according to our wishes?for Him? Are we supposed to lead a life according to our wishes? Jesus Jesus warned of a Sudden coming 12:40-48warned of a Sudden coming 12:40-48


Summary of part 1- What are the Summary of part 1- What are the changes needed in our lives?changes needed in our lives?

• Traditions may not fit in with the doctrine of Jesus- Self righteousness• Finding fault with others will not help us- Accusations• God does not approve and outward show of religion- Hypocrisy• God forgives both a great and an ordinary sinner- Self esteem• Worldly matters make us unproductive to God- Disregard for word of God• Showing mercy to helpless and needy is an accepted service before God- Merciless • God is waiting to receive us. Time of Grace is running out - Procrastination• If we are not armed enemy will defeat us in no time.- Lack of vigilance • People are too busy or very lazy will lose all spiritual blessings soon- Worldliness• A man who lives for himself is not worthy of Eternity in Heaven.- selfishness • If are not watchful and faithful we will lose the Blessings in store for us-Unfaithful • Jesus will come suddenly to judge the earth. Should we continue in a life of self

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14.Barren Fig Tree- Luke 13:6-9

• Why did Jesus say this story?• Because the people thought the people who perish are

wicked.• Jesus told them all would perish but the time of Grace

is finishing soon. • Fig tree is supposed to yield fruit or else it would be

cut off• People who enjoy God’s goodness must be fruitful.

What is fruitfulness? A tree produces fruits for others to enjoy. A good Christian life is not selfish one.


15.TIME OF GRACE running out-15.TIME OF GRACE running out-Lk 13. 6-9Lk 13. 6-9• The gardener is compassionate about the fig tree. The gardener is compassionate about the fig tree.

Why? He knows the hard work in raising a tree.Why? He knows the hard work in raising a tree.• Why was the landlord upset? He wants returns.Why was the landlord upset? He wants returns.• Because the land has a price and the farmer gets Because the land has a price and the farmer gets

paid; but he gets nothing!paid; but he gets nothing!• A fig when it brings new leaves means it is going A fig when it brings new leaves means it is going

to yield. But this tree was just deceiving!to yield. But this tree was just deceiving!• Does it reflect bad on the farmer or the tree?Does it reflect bad on the farmer or the tree?• Do we live on Grace? What is the fruit expected?Do we live on Grace? What is the fruit expected?• ‘‘Cut it off and cast in the fire’, was the decision.Cut it off and cast in the fire’, was the decision.Jesus told them about the Judgment Jesus told them about the Judgment Lk10:12-14Lk10:12-14

• And Eternal life And Eternal life Luke 10:25,37Luke 10:25,37

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Another twin parable!Another twin parable!• Leaven is yeast that is useful for making bread. Leaven is yeast that is useful for making bread.

But if it works too long it will make the whole But if it works too long it will make the whole dough useless.dough useless.

• Mustard is a herb that is used in festival and Mustard is a herb that is used in festival and food.food.

• But too much of it will cause bitterness But too much of it will cause bitterness • Bible says, “be angry but sin not.”. We are Bible says, “be angry but sin not.”. We are

human beings with anger, envy, jealousy human beings with anger, envy, jealousy hatred, bitterness and wickedness. But if it goes hatred, bitterness and wickedness. But if it goes out of control and measure, it will destroy our out of control and measure, it will destroy our whole life! whole life!


• 16.MUSTARD SEED IN A FRUIT GARDEN?16.MUSTARD SEED IN A FRUIT GARDEN?• YEAST THAT DESTROYS SLOWLY- YEAST THAT DESTROYS SLOWLY- Luke 13:19-21Luke 13:19-21

• Mustard seed and the leaven- A twin parableMustard seed and the leaven- A twin parable• Mustard seed- A sign of bitternessMustard seed- A sign of bitterness• Fowls of the air (as in the sower’s parable) represent Fowls of the air (as in the sower’s parable) represent

agents of the devil.agents of the devil.• Birds coming to shelter under the mustard shrubs will Birds coming to shelter under the mustard shrubs will

make the place a stench. make the place a stench. • Hatred and anger and envy & adulteryHatred and anger and envy & adultery are called as leaven in the Bible.are called as leaven in the Bible.• Leaven is something hidden and unseen at work –Leaven is something hidden and unseen at work –

leaven is unwanted in festival. It is the hypocrisy of leaven is unwanted in festival. It is the hypocrisy of the Pharisees- pride and arrogance. the Pharisees- pride and arrogance.

• Some sins are hidden deep inside the heart and Some sins are hidden deep inside the heart and destroys the person totally.destroys the person totally. 40www.drnjpaul.com

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Bitter herbsBitter herbs• Mustard grows into a short bushy plant not more than Mustard grows into a short bushy plant not more than

five feet high and have yellow flowers. Birds do find five feet high and have yellow flowers. Birds do find shelter under them. Hatred and bitterness are small shelter under them. Hatred and bitterness are small seed that grows into a bush and shelters many wicked seed that grows into a bush and shelters many wicked things like hatred, anger, murder etc.things like hatred, anger, murder etc.

• It is like the bushes and shrubs under which the It is like the bushes and shrubs under which the penguins in Australia find shelter under because they penguins in Australia find shelter under because they do not know how to build a nest. They make so much do not know how to build a nest. They make so much of noise and make the whole place a stench. of noise and make the whole place a stench.

• A herb is not supposed to be grown among fruit trees A herb is not supposed to be grown among fruit trees in a garden. The man threw the seed casually there. in a garden. The man threw the seed casually there.

• At Passover the Jews used bitter herbs to denote the At Passover the Jews used bitter herbs to denote the hard life they had in Egypt and a warning they should hard life they had in Egypt and a warning they should not do the same with strangersnot do the same with strangers


Leaven at PassoverLeaven at Passover• Leaven or yeast was used for baking the bread Leaven or yeast was used for baking the bread

throughout the year.throughout the year.• But once in a year at Passover it was totally removed But once in a year at Passover it was totally removed

from the land. from the land. • Yeast works quietly and hidden and makes the Yeast works quietly and hidden and makes the

dough puffed up. dough puffed up. • If it is not baked in time it would continue to work If it is not baked in time it would continue to work

and finally the whole dough would be wasted away.and finally the whole dough would be wasted away.• A timely correction is needed to remove all our pride A timely correction is needed to remove all our pride

arrogance and evil nature or else the whole life arrogance and evil nature or else the whole life would be destroyedwould be destroyed

• Notice this is also a twin parable as at the beginning.Notice this is also a twin parable as at the beginning.


17.The guests who did not attend a 17.The guests who did not attend a king’s feast king’s feast Luke 14:16-24Luke 14:16-24

• A king made a great feast and invited his lords.A king made a great feast and invited his lords.• They missed the great banquet because they They missed the great banquet because they • were too busy with their own matterswere too busy with their own matters• Cant they do those jobs after the dinner?Cant they do those jobs after the dinner?• The king became angry and ordered that all the poor The king became angry and ordered that all the poor

people be gathered in for the feast. So the unexpected people be gathered in for the feast. So the unexpected people rushed inpeople rushed in

• Don’t we see that a lot of people getting spiritually Don’t we see that a lot of people getting spiritually blessed and not rising up to do the ministry?blessed and not rising up to do the ministry?

• We shall miss the chance to sit at the banquet if we We shall miss the chance to sit at the banquet if we reject His invitation to repent and are too busy with reject His invitation to repent and are too busy with our own matters.our own matters. 43www.drnjpaul.com

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18. 18. A king Goes to warA king Goes to war – – Luke.14: 28-33Luke.14: 28-33 • A king who goes to war or a man who wants to build a

tower will plan before they launch • We plan for everything in life and nothing comes free• But people don’t plan for their life after death• Jesus said we cannot serve God and worldly things.• We have to give up one thing.• A king who cannot fight is not ashamed to give up.If we are not planned for Eternity we will end up in shame and loss


19.19.LOST SHEEP–God’s goodness. Lk. 15:3-7Lk. 15:3-7

• Sheep are of great concern to the shepherdbecause he sacrifices much of his comfort and health to care for the sheep.- Not let it fall a prey to the wolf or fall into the hands of the robber who don’t benefit the sheep but themselves.

• Did the shepherd get angry at the foolishness of the sheep which goes astray seeking its own pleasure? It was lost and found.

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20.The lost coin20.The lost coin Lk. 15:8-10

• Jesus told this parable because the Pharisees accusedJesus told this parable because the Pharisees accused Him for receiving sinners. Neither they wouldHim for receiving sinners. Neither they would accept Him nor would allow the poor to stick to Him!accept Him nor would allow the poor to stick to Him!• The coins mentioned in the parable were a part of jewelry worn The coins mentioned in the parable were a part of jewelry worn

on the forehead as a sign of chastisity of a virgin. A lost coin on the forehead as a sign of chastisity of a virgin. A lost coin indicates a lost character.indicates a lost character.

• The woman who lost it was not bad. It was her careless ness that The woman who lost it was not bad. It was her careless ness that caused the problem. That is why she was more concerned about caused the problem. That is why she was more concerned about searching for it.searching for it.

• Why do people commit sin? Whose fault if they are not guided Why do people commit sin? Whose fault if they are not guided properly?properly?

• Hidden and found out. Earnestness in setting the life rightHidden and found out. Earnestness in setting the life right• Make a good heart searchMake a good heart search


21. Who was left out?- Not the Prodigal Lk. 15:11-32Lk. 15:11-32

• Jesus told this story because the Pharisees criticized Him for eating with sinners.• It is true that the prodigal lost the wealth because of his

recklessness and disobedience. He was like a stray sheep who brought damage to himself and the father

• The elder brother was not happy about his brother’s return. He was standing outside not participating in the celebration. Is that the attitude we have towards people who have gone astray? Do we stand with the elder son outside? God wants earnestness in coming back

• Be compassionate to sinners if you are to be a soul winner. Do we criticize their culture or sympathize?

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Summary of Part 2- Judgment and EternitySummary of Part 2- Judgment and Eternity• God expects us to be fruitful in our lives.- Be fruitful• Bitterness envy anger and hypocrisy will destroy us

totally If we reject God’s invitation to return we will lose the blessings He wants to give us.- Be watchful of hidden sins

• If we don’t plan for eternity we will end up in shame and loss- Live with eternity in view.

• God is seeking after a lost sinner. Be kind to sinners• If we faithfully seek we will be redeemed- Be earnest • Thinking that we are better than others will find us only

standing outside the door- Be compassionate• Part 2 is addressed to the believers also


PART IIIWhy to change?Why to change?


• Disciples asked Jesus to Increase their faith.• They wanted to do great miracles like Him• Jesus did not suggest that kind of change• Miracles are done only by grace• And are not to be done for self esteem or honour• Jesus wanted them to learn humility. When we call

ourselves as unworthy servants, God will do great things through us.

• God does great things thru humble people• The Pharisees were proud and arrogant but their

ministry did not benefit people and God. So they needed a change.

22. Unprofitable servants22. Unprofitable servants Luke 17. 7-10Luke 17. 7-10


23.DISHONESTY IN GOD’S WORK16:1-8

• Steward is one who is assigned responsibility and expected to be trust worthy. But he cheated in the accounts relating to oil and flour.

• Oil represents-Holy Spirit• Wheat &flour stand for word of god • That shows how people in ministry are

mishandling God given gifts for their own benefit and prestige

• People robbing the glory due to God in healing and prophetic and word ministry

• GOD cannot be cheated. Abusing God’s gifts?51www.drnjpaul.com

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24.GOD IS ALWAYS MERCIFUL Luke. 18:1-8

• A judge is supposed to be kind merciful and at the same time be honest

• But if he is corrupt he will pervert justice.• Do people blame God as unjust when disaster

and difficulties come?• Even unjust people sometimes change mind

to be kind. How much more God?• Do people blame God for not answering

their prayer or for not punishing the wicked?• How do we expect him to show mercy at the

final day of judgment if we have a wrong idea of him now? 52www.drnjpaul.com

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25. WHO IS GOOD BEFORE GOD? Lk.18: 9-14Lk.18: 9-14

• Pharisee and the tax collector went to pray. The tax collector shouts and brags before men but is a mouse before God! But the Pharisee pretends pious and quiet before men but brags before God!

• People go to a point of thinking themselves holier than God.

• The Pharisee could have been right. But not righteous.• No one is righteous before God. • It is only grace that gets us anything from God from

blessings to pardon• Don’t think high of yourself


26.The entrepreneurs Lk. 19:12-27

• The receiving depend on not what we think of ourselves but on what the Giver thinks.• It need not reflect on our honesty or ability but what

we have in our dreams.• We wont trust strangers with most expensive things

or large sums of money.• How do we expect God to trust us with great things

or greater responsibilities if we have not produced any results with one life he gave us.

• Time is the one talent given to all rich or beggar . How do we handle it? We should show results for what we have received big or small; less or more.


27. The wicked Gardeners Luke20:9-16

• There is no limit to human un-gratefulnessThere is no limit to human un-gratefulness• It is prevalent in all sections of society andIt is prevalent in all sections of society and in all parts of the worldin all parts of the world• The gardeners failed to pay the dues to the land lord and The gardeners failed to pay the dues to the land lord and

on top of it they ill treated his servants and even murdered on top of it they ill treated his servants and even murdered his son. That was atrocious. The basic desire to have all –his son. That was atrocious. The basic desire to have all –the greed is the root of that problem. Envy at those who the greed is the root of that problem. Envy at those who have is that mattershave is that matters

• That is the root of all social unrest and crimes we see todayThat is the root of all social unrest and crimes we see today• Crime has no end. It begins small but the endCrime has no end. It begins small but the end is devastating.is devastating.


28. FIG TREE Luke 21:29-31

• FIG TREE IS SPECIAL IN THAT IT YIELDS FIG TREE IS SPECIAL IN THAT IT YIELDS TWICE A YEAR.TWICE A YEAR.• And throughout the year there could be some fruits on it. And throughout the year there could be some fruits on it. • That is a sign of fruitfulnessThat is a sign of fruitfulness• The Jewish nation was a sign of Fig tree.The Jewish nation was a sign of Fig tree.• But they disobeyed God and suffered much in history.But they disobeyed God and suffered much in history.• They crucified Jesus. Thirty years later they were defeated by They crucified Jesus. Thirty years later they were defeated by

Romans and were scattered throughout the world for 18 Romans and were scattered throughout the world for 18 centuries.centuries.

• Any one who does not take note to change their lives after Any one who does not take note to change their lives after hearing the story of the Jewish nation would also perish like hearing the story of the Jewish nation would also perish like them.them.

• Watch the end time signs and get alert to be fruitful to God!Watch the end time signs and get alert to be fruitful to God!56www.drnjpaul.com

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Summary of part 3. Reward or regrets?Summary of part 3. Reward or regrets?• Arrogance profits neither God or man- Humility that right Arrogance profits neither God or man- Humility that right

quality of a servant- quality of a servant- ArroganceArrogance• God cannot be cheated- We cannot abuse God’s gifts-God cannot be cheated- We cannot abuse God’s gifts-

Dishonesty Dishonesty • Be careful not to blame God as unkind and unconcerned to Be careful not to blame God as unkind and unconcerned to

our lives happenings and problems- our lives happenings and problems- Blaming God!Blaming God!• Our righteousness cannot take us any where near God!- Our righteousness cannot take us any where near God!- Self Self

righteousnessrighteousness• God looks for results for whatever we received- God looks for results for whatever we received-

Ungratefulness and unproductive lifeUngratefulness and unproductive life• Greed is a wickedness that haunts even a saint –Greed is a wickedness that haunts even a saint –Greed Greed • Watch for end time signs and be ready to meet Him- Watch for end time signs and be ready to meet Him-

PreparednessPreparedness• Part 3 addresses some corrections needed even among Part 3 addresses some corrections needed even among

servants of Godservants of God


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