(Luke 12:35-48)

I. The importance of watchfulness

A. What you want (Genesis 2:16-17; 3:1-6)
B. Where you reside (Genesis 13:711; 19:31-38)
C. What you do (1 Kings 4:29-30 11:1-9)
D. What you think (Isaiah 5:20; 30:9-11)

II. Parables of watchfulness (Luke 12:35-40)

A. Watching for the master to return (Luke 12:35-38)
B. Watching for the thief (Luke 12:39)
C. The application: watch for the Lord (Luke 12:40)

III. A parable of preparedness (Luke 12:42-48)

A. The wise steward will be blessed in doing the will of his master (12:42-44)
B. The wicked steward will take advantage of his master’s absence, be wasteful with his provisions and cruel to other servants, leading others astray (12:45-48)

IV. Apostolic instructions

A. Be vigilant (1 Peter 5:8)
B. Be prepared (Ephesians 6:15)
C. Why? (Romans 14:12)