Luke 19:11-27
2007-11-27 08:46:19 · 11 answers · asked by sportsfan_basketball_football 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Basically it is about stewardship- do right with what you have, and God will bless you with more- and the opposite is true too- squander what you have and God will take all you have!
*I can testify to this! God is GOOD!
2007-11-27 08:52:19 · answer #1 · answered by Seeno†es™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parable Of The Pounds
2016-10-13 08:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus is the noble man in the parable. He goes away for a while to receive His crown. As He has in Heaven (a distant place). He will return here and call the new earth home. He will reign for 1000 years.
There are servants in the story and subjects. The subjects (perhaps the Jews and the peoples of the world in general who hate Him as we now see) send forth a delegation to denounce Him as King to no avail. But, irregardless and sure enough He returns to the world as promised (the Second Coming).
This is a happy occasion for His true servants. They have used the blessings He has given them and generated more blessings. Preaching salvation is a blessing. We should use our prosperity in Him to lead others to prosper as we have. In turn they (the servants) are rewarded with great ruler ships and dominion in the new world. This (dominion) was our original purpose.
But for one servant it is an unhappy occasion. He claims that the King is a hard man. So Jesus will judge him by the servants own words. In reality though Jesus isn't a hard man. He would have been happy if this man only kept some faith (the mina 'deposit' with interest). So, this servant would’ve at least had done something with his gift if not only for himself. Less reward is better than no reward. This is what's wrong with our churches. They are totally defaulting on the Gospel. And, many of them know better.
"But as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away - Luke 19:26." Those with no faith will lose all that they thought they had. They will watch as others collect on the rewards they could have claimed. Everything else on this earth is perishable. In Luke 19:27 all who hated the King will also lose everything - including their perishable mortal lives in judgment.
2007-11-27 09:45:51 · answer #3 · answered by F'sho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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please explain the parable of the 10 pounds?
Luke 19:11-27
2015-08-14 07:52:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each of the people were given a something by God (in the story it was money, but in the "real world" it can be talent, duty, family, etc). The Master expected each man to use their gift in that way that brought profit to him. (Note that in the story they are each returning both the money and the profit). Those who did were rewarded in accordance with the faithful in working for the Master. Those who never used their gift were rejected.
2007-11-27 08:51:46 · answer #5 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
God has given us a responsibility on earth. He has given us salvation and the truth of His word. It is our duty as servants to increase that gift by spreading the word and bringing people to the Lord. If a man recieves salvation and hides that within himself, what good has he done at the end of his life? But the man who takes the gift and has been given to him and multiplies it by telling others and winning soul for Christ- he is truely a faithful servant. On the day of judgement, when Jesus returns, each man will be rewarded for how well they have cared for their gift and how much they have increased it.
God bless!
2007-11-27 08:53:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general populous knew that the religious leaders had already determined that Jesus should be put to death. Since Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem they assumed that a showdown was imminent and that Jesus would fully establish His earthly kingdom and drive out the hated Romans.
They did not comprehend that as a result of Jesus being rejected, Cavalry lay ahead. Because of this type of thinking, Jesus gave the Parable of the Ten Pounds. A certain king (Jesus) went to a far country (heaven) to receive a kingdom for Himself and to return. He called His ten servants together and gave each a pound with the instructions to occupy until he returned. The servants evidently met opposition in investing their lord’s money, with the citizens saying, “We will not have this man to rule over us.”
When He returned after having received the kingdom, he called the ten together to give an accounting of what they had done with the money entrusted to them. One man returned his original pound with ten more that he had earned. Another returned five more. Each was rewarded by being made ruler over one city for each additional pound earned. Another servant came forward with his original pound wrapped in a napkin. He explained that he was afraid, so he carefully kept the pound and returned it to his lord with no additional return. His lord called him a wicked servant and took the pound and gave it to the man who already had ten. He then pronounced judgment upon those citizens who would not have him to reign over them.
Conclusion and application:
The parallels between this parable and the events which were soon to unfold are readily apparent. After Christ suffered and rose again He claimed all power in heaven and in earth. Upon His ascension He promised an endowment of power after the Holy Ghost had come. He gave the great commission instructing us to be witnesses unto Him and to preach the gospel to every creature.
Upon reception of the Holy Ghost we were all entrusted with the precious gospel. Scripture is replete with many references to our Lord’s second coming. At His return we will give account of what we did with what we were given. That won’t necessarily be a joyous time.
The lord took the pound away from the slothful servant and gave it to him who already had ten. Doesn’t seem fair dies it? Our Lord’s only concern is that we make maximum use of what He has entrusted to us. It was obvious that nothing could be gained with the pound wrapped in a napkin. It was very likely that the man who had already gained ten pounds would soon gain some more.
Verse 27 seems to be a pronouncement of judgment upon those who wouldn’t receive Him. This certainly happened at the destruction of Jerusalem and will also happen again. Jesus will appear in flaming fire to exercise vengeance upon all who haven’t obeyed the gospel of Jesus Christ (II Thessalonian's 1:8). Also, as mentioned above, we all, saint and sinner alike , will stand before Him in judgment (Romans 14:10; II Corinthians 15:10). That will be a joyous time for some and not so joyous for others.
2007-11-27 09:02:08 · answer #7 · answered by foxy_blue00 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi Polly, It means God has given us unique talents and abilities (shackles); as many as he thinks we can bear (10 to one/5 to another/etc.). The two that were given more than one used them to multipy. The one that hid his talent/ability did not multipy; therefore, he/she did not deserve God's generosity. Bottom line - he gave all of us at least one talent/ability that only we can do better than anyone else. And we should use it/them to double/triple/etc. our value and share it with others. Explains why some of us can't make it in this world of abundance; we are not using our talents/abilities to increase our value. You presented a good comment/question? BTW - I do not consider myself a "Christian" only a person who believes in a higher power! Best Wishes!
2016-03-16 05:52:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that a christmas story about how christians put on 10 pounds each christmas season?
2007-11-27 08:49:00 · answer #9 · answered by Gershon b 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The overall meaning is to produce fruit, spiritual fruit.
2007-11-27 08:51:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋