Luke 16:3
The manager said to himself, 'What shall I do, now that my master is taking away my position? I am too weak to dig and too ashamed to beg.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 16:3?

2. How does Luke 16:3 illustrate the importance of planning for future accountability?

3. What does the manager's dilemma in Luke 16:3 teach about stewardship?

4. How can we apply the manager's foresight in Luke 16:3 to our lives?

5. What scriptural connections exist between Luke 16:3 and Proverbs on wisdom and planning?

6. How can Luke 16:3 guide us in making ethical decisions under pressure?

7. What does Luke 16:3 reveal about the steward's character and his view on work and responsibility?

8. How does Luke 16:3 challenge our understanding of stewardship and accountability in a Christian context?

9. In what ways does Luke 16:3 reflect the broader theme of resource management in the Bible?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 16?

11. What is the meaning of Biblical stewardship?

12. Is money the root of all evil?

13. Why does Luke 16:1-8 seem to commend the unjust steward's dishonest tactics, potentially endorsing unethical behavior?

14. How does the unjust steward secure his future?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the concept of stewardship in Luke 16:3 relate to your personal management of time, talents, and resources?

2. In what ways can you apply the lesson of accountability from this parable to your current responsibilities at work or in your community?

3. Reflect on a time when you had to make a difficult decision due to a mistake or oversight. How did you handle it, and what did you learn from the experience?

4. How can the principles of humility and resourcefulness be applied in your life when facing challenges or limitations?

5. Consider the connections between this parable and the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25. How do both parables inform your understanding of faithfulness and diligence in serving God?1. What does the parable of the shrewd manager teach us about stewardship and the use of worldly wealth?

2. How does Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees challenge our attitudes towards money and righteousness?

3. What insights can we gain from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus about the consequences of our actions and choices?

4. How does the statement "You cannot serve both God and money" impact your personal financial decisions?

5. What can we learn from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus about our responsibilities towards those in need?

6. How does the idea of faithfulness in small things translate into your daily life?

7. How do the Pharisees' reactions to Jesus' teachings challenge religious hypocrisy in our time?

8. How does the parable of the rich man and Lazarus illustrate the concept of judgment after death?

9. What steps can you take to ensure your stewardship of resources aligns with God's principles?

10. How does this chapter challenge societal norms and expectations about wealth and success?

11. How does the fate of the rich man and Lazarus affect your understanding of justice and fairness?

12. How does Jesus' statement about divorce in verse 18 tie into the overall narrative of this chapter?

13. What lessons can we draw from the rich man's unfulfilled request to warn his brothers?

14. How does the idea of earthly choices having eternal implications influence your actions and decisions?

15. In what ways does this chapter highlight the importance of responding to God's Word in this life?

16. How do you balance the pursuit of worldly resources and spiritual riches in your life?

17. How does the chapter inspire us to evaluate our attitudes and actions towards those less fortunate in our communities?

18. How does this chapter challenge our understanding of repentance and conversion?

19. How can we use our resources to 'make friends' for the kingdom of God, as advised in the parable of the shrewd manager?

20. How do these teachings and parables guide us in living as followers of Christ in the present-day world?

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