Luke 16 Round Two: Jesus Explains Multiple Layers of Hell

A story about a “dishonest rascal” shouldn’t teach us about godly wisdom—yet Jesus turns that expectation on its head. We open Luke 16 and sit with two parables that won’t let us look at money, mercy, or eternity the same way again. First up is the shrewd manager: a man facing the end of his job who acts decisively to secure future welcome. Jesus doesn’t celebrate his wastefulness; He highlights his foresight. The lesson is bracing and practical—use worldly resources to love people, not impre...