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Ep. 48: Characteristics of Christ's Kingdom: Stewardship, Faithfulness, and the Promise of Authority
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Summary:
In this enlightening episode, Pastor Earl Wallace delves into the characteristics of Christ's kingdom as described in Luke 19:11-27. He explores the parable of the stewardship mission, where Jesus illustrates the nature of His kingdom, one that is "in but not of this world."
The parable unfolds with a nobleman who travels to a distant country to receive a kingdom for himself and then return. Before leaving, he entrusts ten of his slaves with ten minas each, instructing them to do business with these resources until his return. However, the citizens of his kingdom reject him, expressing their unwillingness for him to reign over them.
Pastor Wallace explains that this parable mirrors the disciples' expectations of Christ as a temporal prince who would deliver them from Roman oppression. Christ, in addressing their thoughts, reveals the true nature of His kingdom: a spiritual one that is not of this world. He emphasizes that before assuming direct authority over His earthly kingdom, He will go into the kingdom of heaven and then return to Earth.
The key lesson from the parable is the concept of stewardship. While the nobleman represents Christ, the slaves symbolize His disciples. Each slave receives resources to steward during the nobleman's absence. Those who successfully multiply their resources are rewarded with authority over multiple cities in Christ's millennial kingdom.
Importantly, Pastor Wallace notes that the citizens' rejection of the nobleman reflects the world's resistance to Christ's rule. Nonetheless, Christ's disciples are tasked with the responsibility of increasing and multiplying the resources entrusted to them, despite the hostile environment.
He emphasizes that faithful stewards must do God's work in God's way. This approach ensures success in a world where they are "in but not of" this world. By remaining attentive to God's word and answering His call, faithful stewards can fulfill their mission and contribute to the hope of salvation for lost sinners. The promise of authority and the responsibility of stewardship within Christ's kingdom motivate them to lift others up in liberty.
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