I. Parable of lost sheep v.1-7

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II. Parable of lost coin v.8-10

III. Parable lost son v.11-32

- picture of sin

- leaving father

- living for self

- experiencing true poverty

- picture of repentance

- Father, I have sinned

- against heaven/you

- I am not worthy

- Restoration of sonship

- undeserved honor/favor

Dead/Alive - relationally

Word of Father to the older brother

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# Luke 14: The Master's Banquet

I. Heals on Sabbath

II. Humble yourself

III. The Master's Banquet

- invite the poor

- resurrection of the just

IV. Call to follow Christ

- love more than family - relationships, possessions

- Count the cost

- "All that you have."

Christ invites you to his banquet in the kingdom, but count the cost to follow.

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- Take the low place

- invite the poor

- renounce all that you have to follow Christ

- Love Christ more than all.

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# Luke 13: Repent or Perish

I. Repent or Perish v.1-5

II. The Fertilized Fig Tree Parable v.6-9

III. Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath v.10-17

IV. Musar Seed/Leaven Parable v.18-21

V. Narrow Door to the Kingdom v.22-30

VI. O Jerusalem v.31-35

Jesus calls the people to repent or perish!

Strive to enter.

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I. Leaven of Pharisees v.1-3

II. Have no fear - acknowledge Christ v.4-12

III. Seek his kingdom, sell possessions v.13-34

- one's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.

IV. Be ready for Christ's return v.35-48

- servant managing his master's possessions.

- given much, much is required.

- take care of your master's household

V. The Divided Family v.49-53

VI. Signs of times v.54-56

- Don't you know what time it is?!

VII. Settle with accusters v.57-59

Christ will return and settle accounts with his servants.

- He will acknowledge those who acknowledge him.

- Comes at a time you do not expect.

- See your possessions as a steward of the master's goods.

- You have an obligation to provide for the needy and care for the master's household.

- given much - much will be required.

- John the Baptist - two tunics, food...

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- acknowledge Christ

- Seek the Kingdom

- Steward your Master's goods.

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Christ teaches his disciples how to pray and confronts an evil generation.

Christ invites us to humbly sit at his feet and listen to his teaching.

We see a glimpse of Jesus' glory, and foreshadow of His cross, and an invitation to follow.

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He who has ears - let him hear the gospel of the Kingdom! Christ both proclaimed and demonstrated the Kingdom of God.