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The StormLuke 12:33-59 & 4-12

You Have It Made!

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to

give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32

Enjoy the Freedom!

“Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up

treasure for you in heaven! And the ‘purses’ of heaven never get old or

develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth

can destroy it. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your

heart will also be.” Luke 12:33-34

Don’t Worry!

Don’t Worry! Be Ready!

“…as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks. The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded.”

“Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning…”

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Don’t Worry! Be Ready!“Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning…”

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What a FEAST!“Write this down: Blessed are those who are

invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb!” Revelation 19:9

Amazing Reward!“I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them,

put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat!”


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For Those READY“He may come in the middle

of the night or just before dawn. But whenever he

comes, he will reward the servants who are ready.”

Amazing Reward!


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Amazing Reward!

• “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. Luke 12:32

Salvation is

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Amazing Reward!

Salvation is FREELY

Available

Any reward is icing on the

cake


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1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.

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Amazing Reward!

Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw. But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person’s work has any value.

If the work survives, that builder will receive a reward. But if the work is burned up, the builder will suffer great loss. The builder will be saved, but like someone barely escaping through a wall of flames.


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…found trustworthy. 1 Corinthians 4:2

will disclose the motives of men's hearts; 1 Cor. 4:5

…each man's praise will come from God. 1 Cor. 4:5

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Amazing Reward!

“…some are last who will be first and some are first who will be last." Luke 13:30


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Amazing Reward!

Increased Significance

• And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and sensible steward, whom his master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their rations at the proper time? Luke 12:42

If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward. I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns. Luke 12:43-44


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Amazing Reward!

I’m jealous!

• …will cast their crowns before the throne, saying, "Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power…" Rev. 4:10-11

Give It Back!


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Amazing Reward!

Fakes Need Not Apply

But what if the servant thinks, ‘My master won’t be back for a while,’ and he

begins beating the other servants, partying, and getting drunk? Luke 12:45

The master will return unannounced and unexpected, and he will cut the servant in pieces and banish him with the unfaithful. Luke 12:46


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Amazing Reward!

Big Losers“A servant who knows

what the master wants, but isn’t prepared and doesn’t

carry out those instructions, will be

severely punished.” (Luke 12:47)

Little Losers

But someone who does not know, and then does

something wrong, will be punished only lightly… (Lk.

12:48)

When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required. (Lk. 12:48b)


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Be Ready

Expect Delay

Clothed

(work!) Lamps

& Oil

“Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” Luke 12:39-40

Jesus is the Real King!

"the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord

of lords and King of kings!" Revelation 17:14


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Be Ready

Expect Delay

Clothed

(work!) Lamps

& Oil

Jesus is starting a fire: "I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled! Luke 12:49

"Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division; for from now on five members in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. "They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law." Luke 12:51-53


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Be Ready

Expect Delay

Clothed

(work!) Lamps

& Oil

She has been given the finest of pure white linen to wear.” For the fine linen represents the good deeds of God’s holy people. Revelation 19:8

“Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. Luke 12:33


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Be Ready

Expect Delay

Clothed

(work!) Lamps

& Oil

Five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil. Matt. 25:3-4

Then the five foolish ones asked the others, ‘Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out.’ Matthew 25:8 Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned,

they stood outside, calling, ‘Lord! Lord! Open the door for us!’ “But he called back, ‘Believe me, I don’t know you!’ Matt. 25:11-12


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Be Ready

Expect Delay

Clothed

(work!) Lamps

& Oil

Living In God’s Light: Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear! (Luke 12:3)


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Be Ready

Expect Delay

Clothed

(work!) Lamps

& Oil

“I don’t know you!” Matt. 25:11-12 , “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees—their hypocrisy. Luke 12:1


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What is your future?

The Future is Now

And He was also saying to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, 'A shower is coming,' and so it turns out. "And when you see a south wind blowing, you say, 'It will be a hot day,' and it turns out that way. Luke 12:54-55

"You hypocrites! You know how to analyze the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why do you not analyze this present age? Luke 12:56


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The Future is Now

Good Advice"For while you are going with your opponent to appear before the magistrate, on your way there make an effort to settle with

him, so that he may not drag you before the judge, and the judge turn you over to the officer, and the officer throw you

into prison. Luke 12:58

Don’t Seek God’s Justice!

"I say to you, you will not get out of there until you have paid the very last

cent." Luke 12:59


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The Future is Now

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