What is the meaning of Luke 19:15? When he returned Jesus pictures Himself coming back after a time away. Just as He ascended into heaven (Acts 1:9-11), He will “come again” (John 14:3). Revelation 22:12 adds, “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me.” His return is certain, personal, and glorious—every servant should live in expectancy. from procuring his kingship The nobleman in the parable “went to a distant country to receive for himself a kingdom” (Luke 19:12). This points to Christ’s ascension, where the Father “seated Him at His right hand” (Ephesians 1:20-22), granting Him universal authority like the “Son of Man” in Daniel 7:13-14. When He reappears, it is as the fully inaugurated King whose rule cannot be contested (Philippians 2:9-11). he summoned the servants Believers are those servants. On Christ’s return, “each of us will give an account of himself to God” (Romans 14:12). First Corinthians 4:5 states, “He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will disclose the motives of men’s hearts.” The summons is not optional; every disciple must stand before the Master. to whom he had given the money In the parable each servant received a mina—resources entrusted by the King. For us this includes: • The gospel message (1 Thessalonians 2:4) • Spiritual gifts (1 Peter 4:10) • Time, abilities, and opportunities prepared “so that we would walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10) Nothing we possess is ultimately ours; “What do you have that you did not receive?” (1 Corinthians 4:7). Stewardship, not ownership, is the biblical mindset. to find out what each one had earned This is a performance review, not for salvation but for reward. Second Corinthians 5:10 reminds us that “we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body.” The assessment is: • Personal—“each one” • Precise—“what each one had earned” • Public—the servants line up before others (Luke 19:16-26) Rewards follow faithfulness: “Well done, good servant!” Conversely, neglect faces loss (1 Corinthians 3:13-15). The King takes our service seriously because it reflects our love for Him. summary Luke 19:15 teaches that Christ, after receiving His full royal authority in heaven, will return, summon every believer, and evaluate how we have handled the gospel, gifts, and opportunities He placed in our hands. The passage urges watchful expectancy, diligent stewardship, and confidence that faithful service will be openly honored when the King appears. |
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