“I’m Gonna Need a Bigger Barn!” (Luke 12:13-21)

I'm Gonna Need a Bigger Barn! (Luke 12:13-21)

(Luke 12:13-21)

I. A family dispute over inheritance (Luke 12:13-15)

    A. The man’s demand – not a request! (12:13)
    B. Jesus’ concern was not for the physical (12:14)
    C. Neither should our concern be primary for the physical! (12:15; Ecclesiastes 5:10)

II. The farmer’s fortune (Luke 12:16-19)

    A. The rich get richer (12:16)
    B. The farmer’s focus on self (12:17-19)
    C. His thoughts resulted in self-centered actions (12:18)
    D. Your soul’s satisfaction cannot be purchased (12:19)

III. God’s warning (Luke 12:20-21)

    A. “Fool” (12:20)
    B. “Then what?” (12:20)
    C. This man’s greed resulted in his condemnation (12:21; Ecclesiastes 5:13)

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