Apr 23, 2025 · Christ uses the Parable of the Ten Minas in Luke 19:11–27 to teach about the coming kingdom of God on earth. The occasion of the parable is Jesus’ final trip to Jerusalem.

The parable of the ten minas (“pounds” in the NRSV translation) is set in the workplace of high finance. A rich — and soon to be powerful — nobleman goes on an extended trip to be crowned king. Most of …

Luke 19:12-27 is about a parable told by Jesus that conveys the importance of faithfulness and responsible stewardship of the gifts and opportunities that God has given us, emphasizing the …

Feb 28, 2025 · Introduction to the Parable of the Ten Minas In the Gospel of Luke, we encounter numerous parables—stories that Jesus told to teach important lessons about God’s kingdom. One of …

Apr 12, 2025 · Introduction Luke 19:11–27: In today’s reading, Jesus is approaching Jerusalem (a journey that began back in Luke 9:51). In response to those who are wondering if his arrival there …

This story reminds us that when we earnestly seek Jesus, He notices us. As Jesus said, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). No matter our past, seeking Jesus with a …

David Guzik commentary on Luke 19, where Zacchaeus climbs a tree, Jesus teaches the parable of the stewards and comes to Jerusalem.

You knew that I was a severe man, taking what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow? 23 Why then did you not put my money in the bank, and at my coming I might have collected it with …

Jul 4, 2025 · The Story of the Ten Minas Let’s dive into the fascinating story of the ten minas and see what lessons we can learn from it! The parable of the ten minas is a story told by Jesus in Luke …

Determining its meaning requires considering where it fits in the architecture of Luke’s Gospel. It comes immediately after the story of Zacchaeus (19:1-10), with no change in setting. It is provoked when …