Jesus's parable in Luke 19 12;28 - What does it mean?

Question

Please state your denomination, or lack thereof, in your answer.

Answer 1

It mean we will be judged with the Talents that GOD has given us. We can either hide them or use them.

I am a born again Christian who is serving in a Evangelical Free Church but have been call to serve in a baptist Church and a Mennonite Church.

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Answer 2

First, consider the meaning of Luke 19:1-10; the parable you've asked about is a story demonstrating what Zacchaeus did after he found salvation. He promised to restore "fourfold" anyone he had cheated, plus he would give to the poor. So Zacchaeus' faith is already increasing, evidenced by his "fruit," or good works.

Jesus replied by telling Zacchaeus he had found salvation, then illustrated this matter to the other listeners. The nobleman in the parable is Jesus; the "far country" is the earth. The servents are those who say they believe. The "ten minas" (also known as "ten talents") are spiritual gifts (read 1 Cor. Chapters 12-14); most importantly, faith is a spiritual gift (1 Cor. 12:9) that all true believers are given. By exercising one's faith, it grows. It's this growth that produces the "fruit" of the spirit. It's impossible to exercise any of the other spiritual gifts without faith. So when those of us who have true, growing faith stand in front of Jesus to be judged for our works, He will see that we have multiplied what we've been given. He will see we've been trustworthy with "little things" and will reward us with greater things.

Conversely, those who don't have true faith keep their knowledge to themselves and their faith doesn't multiply. These aren't true believers, but are folks who wandered away from Salvation, as in the parable of the sower (Matthew 13). These will be judged and punished as unbelievers.

I'm a non-denominational Evangelical Christian.

I hope this helps. Peace.

Answer 3

I am not Denomination, By faith I am Apostolic Pentacost, You are looking at the parables of the pounds, This is speaking unto the ministry in part, Because a minister is a servent for God, But also you have to look on this also as that of anyone that has the Holy Ghost, God puts in every believer that has the Holy Ghost one or a few of the 9 spiritual gifts, You are also seeing a type of the millennium because we will be made rulers in the millennium, Therefore our authority ship will be base on what we did with the Gifts & the authority God gave us while we were here on this earth

Answer 4

I don't agree with any of the rest
I think this is a parable of how a bad person rules
the advice to let the money earn interest..(usury)
was that not forbidden to jews?(remember jesus causing a ruckus in the temple with the moneychangers)
I think Jesus is criticising King Herod
who went away to Rome
to be appointed King of Judea
does no one else find it a bit vicious?
especially about wanting the dissenters to be killed in front of him?

Answer 5

It is telling us not to worry over things.
"Seek first The Kingdom of God, and all these things will be given to you."

Seeking God's Kingdom means to seek a personal relationship with Him.

Church Of God,(Cleveland,Tennessee).

EDIT !
I am sorry, I missed the 19 and thought you were asking about Luke 12:28.

This is about using what God has given you for His Kingdom.

Answer 6

I am a Seventh Day Adventist.

The main principle Jesus was trying to teach here is that He was the nobleman who has gone to prepare a place for us and has left us to continue the work and also he has provided for us wealth, knowledge, and other blessings to do this. What are we doing with our knowledge, wealth, time, blessings? Are we using it to increase the body of Christ by witnessing to others of his saving love and helping the needy? When He returns as in the parable Jesus says that he has his reward with him to give to everyman as he deserves.

One of the greatest dangers facing God’s people in the last days is not the time of trouble, nor is it the threat of imprisonment or torture or hunger. Rather, it is the apparent delay of the Lord’s return that will lead to a paralyzing apathy among professed believers. To many, it will seem easier to join the world than to reject it. But we are warned, “If that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; And shall begin to smite his fellow-servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of” (Matthew 24:48–50).

The evil servant says in his heart, “My lord delayeth his coming.” It is not an outward announcement; it is an inner erosion of his faith. This loss of belief in his Master’s soon return might be evident in everything from sporadic church attendance to giving less mission offerings. Soon he begins to beat his fellow servants (mostly with his tongue) and to eat and drink with the drunkards (finding his friendships and amusement in the world). Ultimately, the evil servant hopes his Master will not come at all, because he has aligned himself with the enemy.

Answer 7

I think it means that the more God can trust you with in life, the more he's gonna give you. I am a non-denominational christian, just like Jesus.

Answer 8

I will keep this short and concise, how I see it Jesus is the King and the servants are those whom He has given authority to preach the good news, i.e, Apostles and disciples, and those who for reasons of fear or ridicule who do not do this in truth, are to be stripped of their commision, for they are a hinderance to the kingdom, I am Catholic.