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BIBLE STUDY JULY 19, 2022
Parable #32 ~ Luke 16:1-8 ~ The Shrewd Manager
Discussion Questions
1. Who is the audience for this parable? (Luke 15:1-2, 16:1)
2. Who did the Rich Man’s creditors think was being generous to them? Why would the shrewd manager gain from lowering the bills of his master’s creditors?
3. After the manager lowered the bills, what choices did the master have?
4. What does “shrewd” mean? Is it bad to be shrewd?
5. What are some possible interpretations of this parable, especially Verses 8-9? (Hint: there are at least 6 interpretations, perhaps more.)
6. Is Jesus commending dishonesty? (Luke 16:8)
7. What is Jesus saying about (or to) “the children of the light?” (Luke 16:8, Matt 10:16)
8. Do you think it is difficult to keep a proper perspective on money? If so, why?
9. Is there some way that God wants you to change the way you handle your resources? What resources do you have that you can use to help people in need?
Discussion Questions
1. Who is the audience for this parable? (Luke 15:1-2, 16:1)
2. Who did the Rich Man’s creditors think was being generous to them? Why would the shrewd manager gain from lowering the bills of his master’s creditors?
3. After the manager lowered the bills, what choices did the master have?
4. What does “shrewd” mean? Is it bad to be shrewd?
5. What are some possible interpretations of this parable, especially Verses 8-9? (Hint: there are at least 6 interpretations, perhaps more.)
6. Is Jesus commending dishonesty? (Luke 16:8)
7. What is Jesus saying about (or to) “the children of the light?” (Luke 16:8, Matt 10:16)
8. Do you think it is difficult to keep a proper perspective on money? If so, why?
9. Is there some way that God wants you to change the way you handle your resources? What resources do you have that you can use to help people in need?