A Tale of Two Servants Part 1; Luke 12:41-46

Delivered during the Sunday Morning Worship Service, 1/7/2024. Luke's melding of the themes of servanthood and the Second Coming continues in a poignant tale of two very different servants. One is faithful and dutifully carries out the tasks his master expects of him-- even when the master is away. The other takes the opportunity of the master's absence to indulge in egregiously sinful behavior. We will carefully analyze the behavior of the two servants, as well as the master's reward for the faithful servant and the punishment for the wicked one. We will apply this distinction to individual Christians as well as the church as a whole, as we wait for our Master's return at His Second Coming. As was the case with the last parable Jesus told of the ever ready and watchful servant, we will learn the great value of living a life that our Lord will be pleased with as we consider this tale of two servants. This message will focus on the attributes and behavior of the faithful servant, leaving the study of the wicked servant to next week.