Luke 12:13-21; 12:22-34; 16:1-13; 16:14-31; 18:18-30; 19:1-10
Many things in this life which are temporal compete for our attention and devotion yet all things temporal will never fully satisfy those who are designed for eternity. The focus in all of these stories is on wealth or possessions and their pull on our spiritual interests. As we observe these various accounts we will hopefully be able to draw some conclusions that will help us as we struggle with these issues as His disciples.
Questions To Consider
1) If Jesus’ disciple were not particularly wealthy, why so much emphasis on this subject in Luke?
2) How is Luke’s message about wealth especially relevant in twenty-first century America?
3) What does our American culture teach us about wealth and is acquisition?
4) How can a Christian determine “what percentage to give?”
5) How would you apply the story of the rich man and Lazarus to contemporary life? What do you think is the significance of the last part of the story, about the five brothers?
6) Is it possible to be materialistic, and in all other regards be a “good person” – involved in church, Bible reading, prayer, etc.?
7) What is the temptation to trust that which is seen rather than to trust in God?
8) Other than possessions, what are some visible things in which we place our trust?
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