Be Ready

BE READY

10/26/2025; Luke 12:35-59; Richie Pendred; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: Jesus teaches the crowds to be ready for His triumphant
return by embracing the cost of following Him, understanding the times, and
settling accounts with God. Therefore, Christians must strive to live honorable
lives before Jesus so that we may be found ready when He returns in glory.

I. CALLED TO READINESS – (Luke 12:35-48)
   A. Faithful Servants Are Prepared – (Luke 12:35-40)
   B. Faithful Stewards Are Diligent – (Luke 12:41-48)
      1. Diligence Demonstrated – (vv.41-44)
      2. Disregard Displayed – (vv.45-48)

II. CONTENTS OF READINESS – (Luke 12:49-59)
   A. Lesson for Disciples – (Luke 12:49-53)
   B. Lessons for the Crowds – (Luke 12:54-59)
      1. Understand the Times – (vv.54-56)
      2. Settle Your Accounts – (vv.57-59)

III. NECESSITY OF READINESS – (Application)
   A. What Does Readiness Look Like?
      1. Love the Word
      2. Live the Word
      3. Guard the Word
   B. Why Should We Be Ready?