Questions and Answers
According to Luke 16:1, what accusation was brought to the rich man about the steward?
According to Luke 16:3, what did the steward say he was ashamed to do when he heard that his master was taking the stewardship away from him?
According to Luke 16:4-5, why did the steward call the master's debtors to him one by one?
According to Luke 16:5-6, what was the new bill for the debtor who owed a hundred measures of oil?
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According to Luke 16:7, what was the new bill for the debtor who owed a hundred measures of wheat?
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According to Luke 16:8, how did the master react to the unjust steward for his shrewdness?
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According to Luke 16:8, who did the master say was more shrewd in their generations than the sons of light?
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According to Luke 16:10, who will be faithful in much?
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According to Luke 16:13, if you are serving God, what can you not serve?
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According to Luke 16:14, how were the Pharisees described by Jesus?
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When Jesus spoke to the Pharisees in Luke 16:15, who did He say knows their hearts?
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According to Luke 16:18, what does a person commit who divorces his wife and marries another?
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According to Luke 16:19, how was the rich man in the story about Lazarus clothed?
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According to Luke 16:20-21, what did Lazarus desire to be fed while he was laid at the gate?
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According to Luke 16:22, when Lazarus who was a beggar died, who carried him to Abraham's bosom?
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According to Luke 16:23, when the rich man died and was buried, where was he held in torments?
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According to Luke 16:24, what did the rich man ask Father Abraham to have on him?
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According to Luke 16:24, who did the rich man want to have sent to Hades to cool his tongue?
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According to Luke 16:25, what had the rich man in Hades received during his lifetime?
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According to Luke 16:28, how many brothers did the rich man in Hades have?
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Study Notes
Rich Man and His Steward
- A rich man had a steward accused of wasting his goods (Luke 16:1).
- The steward expressed shame about begging after being fired (Luke 16:3).
Debt Reduction Tactics
- The steward called debtors to reduce their debts, seeking future assistance (Luke 16:4-5).
- He reduced a debtor's bill from a hundred measures of oil to fifty measures (Luke 16:5-6).
- Another debtor’s bill, originally a hundred measures of wheat, was reduced to eighty (Luke 16:7).
Master’s Reaction
- The master commended the unjust steward for his shrewdness, indicating cleverness in worldly dealings (Luke 16:8).
- The master remarked that the “sons of this world” are more shrewd than the “sons of light” (Luke 16:8).
Faithfulness and Service
- Those who are faithful in small matters will be faithful in larger ones (Luke 16:10).
- One cannot serve both God and mammon (wealth) (Luke 16:13).
Pharisees and Their Hearts
- Pharisees were identified as lovers of money (Luke 16:14).
- God knows the hearts of individuals, which Jesus emphasized (Luke 16:15).
Divorce and Adultery
- Divorcing a wife and marrying another is considered adultery (Luke 16:18).
The Story of Lazarus and the Rich Man
- The rich man was clothed in purple and fine linen (Luke 16:19).
- Lazarus wished to eat crumbs from the rich man’s table but suffered at the gate (Luke 16:20-21).
- Upon Lazarus’ death, angels carried him to Abraham’s bosom (Luke 16:22).
The Fate of the Rich Man
- The rich man experienced torment in Hades after his death (Luke 16:23).
- He asked Abraham for mercy and a drop of water to cool his tongue (Luke 16:24).
- The rich man reflected on his previous good life versus Lazarus’ suffering (Luke 16:25).
Concern for His Family
- The rich man asked Abraham to send Lazarus to warn his five brothers about their fate (Luke 16:28).
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Description
Explore the rich parable from Luke 16 about the shrewd steward who reduces debts and demonstrates cleverness in worldly matters. This quiz examines key themes including faithfulness, service, and the contrast between worldly wisdom and spiritual integrity. Test your understanding of how these lessons apply to faith and stewardship.
