Luke 19 Summary - 5 Minute Study

You can download this handout on our website under the Resources Tab.

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.