Luke - Meeting With Christ

Luke 16.1-13 | The parable of the shrewd steward

Of all the parables of Jesus, the parable of the shrewd steward is probably the most difficult one to interpret. The story raises many puzzling questions. Particularly troubling is the commendation by the master of his manager who, in the text, is presented as a...

Luke 16.19-31 | The parable of the rich fool and Lazarus (1)

by Dr Yves I-Bing Cheng

Among all the parables that Jesus had taught, there is only one which does not limit its action to events in this world but carries over into the next. It is the parable of the rich fool and Lazarus. Let’s read this interesting story.Luke 16.19. “There was a...

Luke 16.19-31 | The parable of the rich fool and Lazarus (2)

by Dr Yves I-Bing Cheng

This lesson forms the second part of a study on the parable of the rich fool and Lazarus. We mentioned in the first part that the kingdom of God is the central theme of Jesus’ parables. This kingdom refers to God’s rule or reign. We used the word ‘kingship’, the...

Luke 17.5-10 | The parable of the unprofitable servant

by Dr Yves I-Bing Cheng

In order to give His disciples a perspective on the meaning of servanthood, the Lord Jesus told the parable of the unprofitable servant. This story is found in Luke 17.7-10. We will read from v. 5.Luke 17.5. And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our...

Luke 18.1-8 | The parable of the unjust judge

by Dr Yves I-Bing Cheng

Christian believers must be patient in prayer until the Lord’s return. That is the teaching of Jesus in the parable of the unjust judge. Let’s read this story. Luke 18.1-8.Luke 18.9. And He also told this parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves that they...

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