Luke 19 Summary - 5 Minute Study
LUKE 19 IN 5 MINUTES
WHEN:
The events of chapter 19 were part of Jesus’ ministry on earth.
These events took place between approximately 26-31 A.D..
CHARACTERS:
Jesus - The Messiah and Son of God.
Zacchaeus - A Jewish tax collector who lived in Jericho. The Bible mentions he was short in stature.
Nobleman and his Servants - Characters in Jesus’ parable about the 10 minas.
WHERE:
The chapter opens with Jesus passing through Jericho on His way to Jerusalem.
After passing through Bethany and Bethphage, Jesus travelled to Jerusalem where He cleansed the Temple.
OUTLINE:
JESUS MEETS ZACCHAEUS (19:1-10):
When Jesus was passing through Jericho, He met a chief tax collector named Zacchaeus.
Jesus told Zacchaeus He was planning on staying at his house that day.
The surrounding crowd grumbled at Jesus’ decision because they considered Zacchaeus a “sinner.”
Zacchaeus repented of his past dishonesty and Jesus rebuked the crowd for looking down on him.
THE PARABLE OF THE 10 MINAS (19:11-27):
Jesus told a parable because the people supposed the “kingdom of God was to appear immediately.”
A nobleman was going to a far country to receive a kingdom.
He called his servants, distributed one mina to each of them, and told them to use it to make a profit.
When he returned, two of his servants had obeyed him but one had neglected his work.
The lazy servant tried to make excuses but the nobleman wouldn’t accept them.
He punished the lazy servant by taking his mina and giving it to one of his faithful servants.
JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEM (19:28-40):
Jesus sent 2 of His disciples into the village to find a colt for Him to ride into Jerusalem.
As Jesus rode into the city, the people laid clothing and palm branches in the road.
They praised God saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
The Pharisees wanted Jesus to stop the people, but He told them if the people stopped, the rocks would start yelling praises!
JESUS’ DISTRESS AND ANGER AT THE SPIRITUAL STATE OF JERUSALEM (19:41-48):
In verses 41-44, Jesus wept over the wicked and stubborn hearts of the Jewish nation.
In verses 45-48, Jesus entered the Temple in anger and drove out the corrupt salesmen.
He said they had turned a house of prayer into a den of robbers.
BIG PICTURE:
The Jewish nation had a long history of rebellion against God.
Numerous times throughout their history, God sent prophets to express His disapproval of their wickedness.
This time, God came in the flesh to correct the Jews, but they were just as stubborn as they had ever been.
APPLICATION:
Jesus doesn’t look kindly on those who use religion to take advantage of others for personal profit.
Consider your heart and motives before doing business with people of faith.
You don’t want to be a hinderance or a stumbling block to those trying to follow Christ.