A. Jesus’ return follows his departure (22)
B. Jesus’ coming will be unmistakeable (23-24)
C. Jesus’ departure will follow his rejection (25)
D. Jesus’ return will take the world by surprise (26-30)
1. Just like the flood (26-27)
2. Just like the destruction of Sodom (28-29)
3. So it will be at be at Jesus’ return (30)
a. An evil generation
b. Complete surprise
c. Complete destruction
d. Rescue of the righteous

A. Beware the evil of spiritual obstruction (1-2)
1. The victims of obstruction
2. The inevitability of obstruction
3. The evil of obstruction
4. The punishment for obstruction
B. Embrace the responsibility of personal reconciliation (3-4)
1. Sin is possible for believers
2. We are responsible to rebuke one another
3. Repentance is the proper response to sin
4. Forgiveness is the proper response to repentance
C. Realize the power of the slightest bit of faith (5-6)
D. Adopt the attitude of an unworthy servant (7-10)
1. Do what Jesus commands
2. Serve without seeking appreciation

A. Unity
B. Knowledge
C. Growth
D. Discernment
E. Speaking truth
F. Love
G. Activity

Luke 16:19-31 - From Riches to Ruin