Humility and the Kingdom of God (Luke 14:1-24) - 4/28/24

INTRO

• Jesus is invited to a meal on the Sabbath.

• It was probably to test Him, yet again.

• He heals and then he begins to share parables about the Kingdom.

• Humility Less of self and more of others.
  

A healing – the man with dropsy – vv. 1-6

• Jesus heals on the Sabbath.

• Luke 6:1-11 – “Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath”

• An attempt to “test him”

• If he did not heal him… he was not compassionate

• If he does heal… he breaks the law
  

A parable – the guests in general – vv. 7-11

• Seeking the best seats

• Danger of pride

• Humility is key

• Exalt self… WILL BE HUMBLED

• Deny self… WILL BE EXALTED
  

A parable – the host – vv. 12-14

• Inviting those than can serve them

• Serving/Ministry to others.

• Our motivation, Our heart

• Serve those that cannot repay

• Will be blessed (God knows our heart)
  

A parable – the pious guest – vv. 15-24

• The blessings of those in the kingdom

• Servants sent out to invite

• People opting out (good excuses)

• Others invited (poor, crippled, blind, lame)

• Israel – Gentiles
  

The What Now

How do we view ourselves

• Our importance, value to society

• Pride is different from confidence and contentment

• Proverbs 16:18

• Proverbs 18:12

How do we view our ministry to others

• What motivates my serving?

• What is in it for me?

• What am I willing to do for others?

• 1 Peter 4:10 (our gifts for others)

• Galatians 5:13-14

• John 13:12-14

Does the Gospel influence both?

• My view of self

• My view of others (our ministry to others)