Inspire Bible for Kids Luke Sampler - Book - Page 41
LUKE 12:24
52 “What sorrow awaits you experts in religious law! For you remove the
key to knowledge from the people. You don’t enter the Kingdom yourselves,
and you prevent others from entering.”
53 As Jesus was leaving, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees became hostile and tried to provoke him with many questions. 54 They wanted
to trap him into saying something they could use against him.
A Warning against Hypocrisy
Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and
stepping on each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned
them, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees—their hypocrisy. 2 The time is
coming when everything that is covered up will be revealed, and all that is
secret will be made known to all. 3 Whatever you have said in the dark will
be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will
be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!
4 “Dear friends, don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they
cannot do any more to you after that. 5 But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear
God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell.* Yes, he’s
the one to fear.
6 “What is the price of five sparrows—two copper coins*? Yet God does
not forget a single one of them. 7 And the very hairs on your head are all
numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole
flock of sparrows.
8 “I tell you the truth, everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on
earth, the Son of Man* will also acknowledge in the presence of God’s angels.
9 But anyone who denies me here on earth will be denied before God’s angels.
10 Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who
blasphemes the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
11 “And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers
and authorities, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say,
12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said.”
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Parable of the Rich Fool
13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to
divide our father’s estate with me.”
14 Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such
things as that?” 15 Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed.
Life is not measured by how much you own.”
16 Then he told them a story: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced
fine crops. 17 He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have room for
all my crops.’ 18 Then he said, ‘I know! I’ll tear down my barns and build
bigger ones. Then I’ll have room enough to store all my wheat and other
goods. 19 And I’ll sit back and say to myself, “My friend, you have enough
stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!” ’
20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very night. Then who
will get everything you worked for?’
21 “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich
relationship with God.”
Teaching about Money and Possessions
22 Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to
worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough
clothes to wear. 23 For life is more than food, and your body more than
clothing. 24 Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in
barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any
12:5 Greek Gehenna. 12:6 Greek two assaria [Roman coins equal to 1/16 of a denarius].
12:8 “Son of Man” is a title Jesus used for himself.
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Record Your Thoughts
The Holy Spirit is a gift
from God. What are your
favorite gifts that God has
given you? What do you
appreciate about them?
How does the Holy Spirit
help you live for God?
