1. Life
What’s it all about?

2. Treasures
Part 1
Part 42:
According to Dr. Luke

3. Luke 12: 13Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
14“Friend,” He said to him, “who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”

4. Luke 12: 13Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
14“Friend,” He said to him, “who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”

5. Luke 12: 13Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
14“Friend,” He said to him, “who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”

6. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

7. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

8. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

9. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

10. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

11. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

12. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

13. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

14. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

15. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

16. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

17. Luke 12: 13Someone from the crowd said to Him…

18. Luke 12: 1… a crowd of many thousands came together, so that they were trampling on one another. He began to say 

19. Hypocrisy - a false persona Fear - fear of God versus fear of man
Luke 12: 1… a crowd of many thousands came together, so that they were trampling on one another. He began to say…
Hypocrisy  - a false persona
Fear  - fear of God versus fear of man
Fear of God  - fully embracing the Almighty’s reign
Confidence on the day of Judgment  - based on perfect love

20. Luke 12: 13Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
14“Friend,” He said to him, “who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”

21. Luke 12: 13Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
14“Friend,” He said to him, “who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”

22. Luke 12: 13Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
14“Friend,” He said to him, “who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”

23. Luke 12: 13Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
14 “Friend,” He said to him, “who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”

24. Luke 12: 13Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
14“Friend,” He said to him, “who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”

25. Luke 12: 13Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
14“Friend,” He said to him, “who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”

26. Luke 12: 13Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
14“Friend,” He said to him, “who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”

27. “Watch out and be on guard…”

28. Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ
Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. (2nd Corinthians 10:5)

29. Luke 12: 13Someone from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
14“Friend,” He said to him, “who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”

30. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

31. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

32. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

33. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

34. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

35. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

36. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

37. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

38. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

39. 16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive
16Then He told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’

40. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

41. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

42. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

43. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

44. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

45. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

46. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

47. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

48. 20“But God said to him, ‘You fool
20“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared - whose will they be?’
21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

49. Before next Sunday…
…read Luke 12:22-34.