Text: Luke 13:1-9 THE OCCASION Report of Galileans killed while offering sacrifices Report of a tower that fell and killed 18 people THE (ERRANT0 ASSUMPTIONS When bad things happen it is a sign of God’s punishment When things are going well it reflects God’s goodness THE TRUTH PROCLAIMED Rhetorical Question: Do you suppose they deserved it? Unless you repent, You will all likewise perish THE LESSON BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO EVERYONE Do not assume yo are blessed because of your g

“Ready or not, here I come!” Text: Luke 12:35-59 Be Ready The King is coming Be prepared for His return Anticipate His return Be on the alert Do not be caught unprepared (see Luke 12:35-40) The Parable of the slaves The Faithful Slave (Luke 12:41-44) Put in charge Cares for others Conscientiously Obedient Result: Placed in charge of everything The Malicious Slave (Luke 12:45-46) Put in charge Mistreats the other slaves Willfully abusive Result: Cut i

Text: Luke 12:13-34 The Occasion “Tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” Footnotes: The law of inheritance was already settled. (Deut. 21:17) The eldest son would get a double portion. This son (likely NOT the eldest) was bemoaning that he would not get as much as he wanted or thought he deserved. It is amazing how greedy families become when someone passes. We all have a natural inclination to selfishn

Text: Luke 11: 14-28 The Occasion Jesus was casting out a demon. Some attributed His ability to being demonic himself. JESUS GIVES A DEFENSE OF HIS MIRACLES The Argument (part 1) Where there is division, there is failure Satan would not work against his own purposes If Jesus were demonic, why would he cast out demons? If Jesus is demonic, then how do you cast out demons? IF HIS MIRACLES ARE GENUINE, THEN THE KINGDOM OF GOD HAS COME The Argument (part 2)