21 Days of Family Devotions - Day 7: Parable of the Wealthy Man

Today’s lesson is about the parable of the wealthy man.

Read the Passage: Luke 12:13–21

[13] Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” [14] But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” [15] And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” [16] And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man produced plentifully, [17] and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ [18] And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. [19] And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’ [20] But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ [21] So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

Watch the Video:

Tell the Story: CLICK HERE to view the story slides

NOTE: If you click on the first slide it will go full screen and a script will be on the bottom of the screen.

Discuss the Questions:

Do you remember what a parable is? (A story Jesus told to illustrate/show a spiritual truth)
What was the job of the rich man? (He was a farmer)
What was his problem? (He didn’t have enough room to store his crops)
What did he do? (Built a big new barn)
After he stored his crops what did he say? (I don’t have to work anymore, I have everything I need. I’m going to eat drink and be merry)
What happened that night? (He died)
Why did Jesus think this man was foolish? (He thought he had everything he needed. He thought money and things were all he needed)
Did he have everything he needed? (He didn’t have Jesus)
Why do you think Jesus told this parable? (He wanted us to remember what was really important. Jesus is more important than stuff)

Have some Fun: