In Luke 18:18-34, Jesus shows that His kingdom cannot be entered through human exertion or possessions, but only through God's power, which He accomplishes through the suffering, death, and resurrection of the Son of Man. I. The ruler's question and Christ's response expose the man's heart. (vv. 18-23) II. Christ warns about wealth and the impossibility of salvation apart from God. (vv. 24-27) III. Jesus promises eternal rewards for those who follow Him in faith. (vv. 28-30) IV. The path of redemption will be accomplished through the Son of Man (vv. 31-34)

In Luke 18:1-17, Jesus teaches that those who receive the kingdom of God must come to Him in humble, dependent, and persevering faith as they await the coming of the Son of Man. I. Disciples are called to persevere in faith through persistent prayer (18:1-8). II. Disciples are warned that only the humble and repentant will be justified before God (18:9-14). III. Disciples are taught that the kingdom is received only through childlike dependence (18:15-17).

In Luke 17:20–37, Jesus teaches that both the present kingdom and the coming of the Son of Man demand humble, watchful faithfulness from His disciples rather than anxious speculation. I. Jesus clarifies the nature of the coming of the kingdom of God (vv. 20–21). II. Jesus prepares His disciples for the coming of the Son of Man (vv. 22–37). A. The coming of the Son of Man will follow suffering, rejection, and delay (vv. 22–25). B. The coming of the Son of Man will bring sudden and decisive judgment (vv. 26–35). C. The coming of the Son of Man will be unmistakable and require no speculation (v. 37).

In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus contrasts the lepers' responses to mercy, showing that saving faith returns to Him in thanksgiving and praise. I. Ten lepers cry out to Jesus in desperate need, recognizing His authority (vv. 11-13). II. All ten obey Jesus's command, even before they see the outcome (v. 14). III. One leper returns to Jesus in thanksgiving and praise (vv. 15-16). IV. Jesus highlights the absence of gratitude in the nine and commends the one (vv. 17-18). V. Jesus declares that the grateful leper's faith has saved him, showing the nature of true faith (v. 19).

In Luke 17:1-10, Jesus teaches his disciples what faithful kingdom living looks like by identifying four marks of true disciples. I. Disciples Must Take Sin Seriously, Especially Its Effect on Others (vv. 1-2) II. Disciples Must Practice Loving Accountability and Continual Forgiveness (vv. 3-4) III. Disciples Must Live by Dependent Faith, Not Measured Faith (vv. 5-6) IV. Disciples Must Obey Humbly, Not Transactionally (vv. 7-10)

Because God is the Sovereign who created, sustains, and rules over his creation (vs. 14–15), I pray that He will, according to the riches of His glory, grant you: I. Power leading to presence (vs. 16–17a). II. Power leading to perception (vs. 17b–19a). III. Power leading to perfection (v. 19b). IV. Power leading to praise (vs. 20–21).

In John 1:14-18, we read that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us as the fulfillment of Old Covenant promises, and displayed the glory of God in the fullness of grace and truth, making the unseen God known. I. The incarnate Word dwelt with His people. (v. 14a) II. The incarnate Word reveals God's glory (v. 14b) III. The incarnate Word is confirmed by God's prophet (v. 15) IV. The incarnate Word brings grace and truth (v. 14c, 16-17) V. The incarnate Word makes God known (v. 18)

In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus teaches that earthly circumstances do not determine one's eternal destiny; rather, it is how one responds to God's Word that matters. I. Jesus shows us the earthly conditions of the rich man and Lazarus (vv. 19-21) II. Jesus shows us the eternal conditions of the rich man and Lazarus (vv. 22-26) III. Jesus shows us the sufficient and authoritative witness God has given in Scripture (vv. 27-31)

In Luke 16:14-18, Jesus rebukes those whose love of money leads to playing fast and loose with the law as they justify themselves in the sight of men rather than please God. I.​ Jesus rebukes those who scoff at His teaching because they are lovers of money (v. 14). ​Application: If you love money more than Jesus, you will scoff at his teaching. II.​ Jesus rebukes those who justify themselves before men who see only the external, with acts that are detestable to God, who see the heart (v. 15). ​Application: Don't fear men or seek their favor. Live your life Coram Deo, "before the face of God," so you pursue what pleases Him. III. ​Jesus reminds those who love money and justify themselves before men that: A.​The Old Testament is fulfilled in Him, and they must enter in through the proclamation of the good news of His kingdom (vs. 16–17). B.​ Christ, the King of His kingdom, has the authority to interpret and apply the law as well as demand righteous obedience to it (v. 18). ​Application: Pursue righteousness as you seek to understand and obey what Christ commands.

In Luke 16:1–13, Jesus uses a parable to teach us how to serve the proper master and be a faithful steward of earthly wealth. I.​ Jesus teaches his disciples a parable about an unrighteous steward. A.​ An unrighteous steward squanders his stewardship by squandering his rich master's possessions (vs. 1–2). B.​ The unrighteous steward ponders the problem of his present situation (v. 3). C.​ The unrighteous steward plots a plan for his future situation (vs. 4–7). D.​ The unrighteous steward's master praises his shrewdness (v. 8a). II.​ Jesus applies the parable to His disciples. A.​ Problem: Lack of shrewdness in pondering your present situation (v. 8b). B.​ Solution: Use worldly wealth shrewdly to prepare for your future situation (v. 9). C.​ Warning: Your character matters, so you must be faithful! (vs. 10–12). D.​ Summary: Serve God, not wealth, to ensure your eternal dwelling (v. 13).