Message Outline
“Luke At The Rich Fool”
Luke 12:13-21

A man listening to Jesus, but diverted by concern about his portion of the family inheritance.

The greatest transfer of wealth in human history

Jesus experienced a multitude of interruptions.

Jesus’ response to the man’s interruption

Jesus’ warning about greed/covetousness

Life does not consist of possessions.

Jesus’ Parable of The Rich Fool
• Dealing with an embarrassment of riches
• Responding in a self-centered manner
• Responding as a ‘practical atheist’
• God’s assessment – ‘a fool’

Everything is ‘on loan’ to us from God

Life is a test, a trust, a temporary assignment

Three spiritual practices to help
1. Remind Yourself Where It All Comes From
2. Grave-side Practice
3. Remind Yourself of the Size of Your Soul