The Parable of the Unprofitable Servants: Increase Our Faith
THE PARABLE OF THE UNPROFITABLE SERVANTS
LUKE 17:5-10
“Lord, increase our faith” (v.5)
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Apostles needed their faith to focus on
God’s
power,
not on their own inability… illustration of
the mustard seed
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Earlier, inability to cast out demon
(Matt. 17:14-21)
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Apostles needed their faith to focus on
God’s
power,
not on their own inability… illustration of
the mustard seed
•
Earlier, inability to cast out demon
(Matt. 17:14-21)
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Later, Jesus curses fig tree (Matt. 21:19-20)
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The problem with little faith is doubt (Matt.
21:21)
You have such a servant… Lk. 17:7-8
Plowing in the fields
“Make ready wherewith
I may sup”
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Apostles needed their faith to focus the truth that
God is not indebted to them for doing what He
commands
…parable of the unprofitable servants
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The master does not say, “Thank you”
(Lk. 17:9)
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Apostles needed their faith to focus the truth that
God is not indebted to them for doing what He
commands
…parable of the unprofitable servants
•
The master does not say, “Thank you”
(Lk. 17:9)
•
Apostles, “say, ‘We are unprofitable servants;
we have done that which was our duty to do.’”
(Lk. 17:10).
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Apostles needed their faith to focus the truth that
God is not indebted to them for doing what He
commands
…parable of the unprofitable servants
•
The master does not say, “Thank you”
(Lk. 17:9)
•
Apostles, “say, ‘We are unprofitable servants;
we have done that which was our duty to do.’”
(Lk. 17:10).
•
The Lord’s demanding commands regarding
others…(Lk. 17:1-3)
It is impossible but that
occasions of stumbling
should come; but woe to
him through whom they
come... (Lk. 17:1)
well for him???
Lk. 17:2
It is impossible but that
occasions of stumbling
should come; but woe to
him through whom they
come... (Lk. 17:1)
well with him???
Lk. 17:2
“Take heed to yourselves…”if
brother sins, rebuke him, if he
repents seven times, even in a
day, forgive him (Lk. 17:3-4)
It is impossible but that
occasions of stumbling
should come; but woe to
him through whom they
come... (Lk. 17:1)
well with him???
Lk. 17:2
“Take heed to yourselves…”if
brother sins, rebuke him, if he
repents seven times, even in a
day, forgive him (Lk. 17:3-4)
“Lord, increase
our faith.” (v.5)
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c
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f
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…
”
•
Apostles needed their faith to focus the truth that
God is not indebted to them for doing what He
commands
…parable of the unprofitable servants
•
The masters does not say, “Thank you”
(Lk. 17:9)
•
Apostles, “say, ‘We are unprofitable servants;
we have done that which was our duty to do.’”
(Lk. 17:10).
•
“unprofitable” “useless”??? (Matt. 25:30,
Rom. 3:12)
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,
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n
c
r
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a
s
e
o
u
r
f
a
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t
h
…
”
•
Apostles needed their faith to focus the truth that
God is not indebted to them for doing what He
commands
…parable of the unprofitable servants
•
The masters does not say, “Thank you”
(Lk. 17:9)
•
Apostles, “say, ‘We are unprofitable servants;
we have done that which was our duty to do.’”
(Lk. 17:10).
•
“unprofitable” “useless”??? (Matt. 25:30,
Rom. 3:12)
•
God rewards us freely from His Grace, not debt
(Rom. 4:3-5, 11:35)
God’s Power
God is not
indebted to any
man
God’s Power
God is not
indebted to any
man
Need Wisdom ? – James 1:5-8
God’s Power
God is not
indebted to any
man
Need Wisdom ? – James 1:5-8
God will reward
by His grace –
(Matt. 25:21,23,
Lk. 12:37)
The parable from Luke 17:5-10 conveys the importance of faith and humility in serving God. The disciples ask for an increase in faith, realizing the need to rely on God's power. Through examples like the mustard seed and casting out a demon, Jesus emphasizes the significance of unwavering faith. The concept of being unprofitable servants underscores that our duty to serve God is not a transaction, but a humble response to His commands.
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THE PARABLE OF THE UNPROFITABLE SERVANTS LUKE 17:5-10 Lord, increase our faith (v.5)
Lord, Increase our faith Lord, Increase our faith Apostles needed their faith to focus on God s power, not on their own inability illustration of the mustard seed Earlier, inability to cast out demon (Matt. 17:14-21)
Lord, Increase our faith Lord, Increase our faith Apostles needed their faith to focus on God s power, not on their own inability illustration of the mustard seed Earlier, inability to cast out demon (Matt. 17:14-21) Later, Jesus curses fig tree (Matt. 21:19-20) The problem with little faith is doubt (Matt. 21:21)
You have such a servant Lk. 17:7-8 Plowing in the fields Make ready wherewith I may sup
Lord, Increase our faith Lord, Increase our faith Apostles needed their faith to focus the truth that God is not indebted to them for doing what He commands parable of the unprofitable servants The master does not say, Thank you (Lk. 17:9)
Lord, Increase our faith Lord, Increase our faith Apostles needed their faith to focus the truth that God is not indebted to them for doing what He commands parable of the unprofitable servants The master does not say, Thank you (Lk. 17:9) Apostles, say, We are unprofitable servants; we have done that which was our duty to do. (Lk. 17:10).
Lord, Increase our faith Lord, Increase our faith Apostles needed their faith to focus the truth that God is not indebted to them for doing what He commands parable of the unprofitable servants The master does not say, Thank you (Lk. 17:9) Apostles, say, We are unprofitable servants; we have done that which was our duty to do. (Lk. 17:10). The Lord s demanding commands regarding others (Lk. 17:1-3)
It is impossible but that occasions of stumbling should come; but woe to him through whom they come... (Lk. 17:1) well for him??? Lk. 17:2
It is impossible but that occasions of stumbling should come; but woe to him through whom they come... (Lk. 17:1) well with him??? Lk. 17:2 Take heed to yourselves if brother sins, rebuke him, if he repents seven times, even in a day, forgive him (Lk. 17:3-4)
It is impossible but that occasions of stumbling should come; but woe to him through whom they come... (Lk. 17:1) well with him??? Lk. 17:2 Take heed to yourselves if brother sins, rebuke him, if he repents seven times, even in a day, forgive him (Lk. 17:3-4) Lord, increase our faith. (v.5)
Lord, Increase our faith Lord, Increase our faith Apostles needed their faith to focus the truth that God is not indebted to them for doing what He commands parable of the unprofitable servants The masters does not say, Thank you (Lk. 17:9) Apostles, say, We are unprofitable servants; we have done that which was our duty to do. (Lk. 17:10). unprofitable useless ??? (Matt. 25:30, Rom. 3:12)
Lord, Increase our faith Lord, Increase our faith Apostles needed their faith to focus the truth that God is not indebted to them for doing what He commands parable of the unprofitable servants The masters does not say, Thank you (Lk. 17:9) Apostles, say, We are unprofitable servants; we have done that which was our duty to do. (Lk. 17:10). unprofitable useless ??? (Matt. 25:30, Rom. 3:12) God rewards us freely from His Grace, not debt (Rom. 4:3-5, 11:35)
God is not indebted to any man God s Power
God is not indebted to any man God s Power Need Wisdom ? James 1:5-8
God is not indebted to any man God will reward by His grace (Matt. 25:21,23, Lk. 12:37) God s Power Need Wisdom ? James 1:5-8
