Luke 14:1-11, The Parable of "Down is Up" (Part 1)

• The setting

• The house

• The time

• The conditions

• The man

• The Lord

The Lord’s answer to their silence

• Answered by an action

• By another question

o Did not, v. 5

o Could not, v. 6

Hospitality

• As it should have been

• As it was

Two exhortations, vv. 8-9

• Do not assume superiority

• Take the lowest seat and let the host elevate

Implied lesson: Do not seek honor or repayment in this life; God will care for that in eternity.

Three observations:

• True honor is not what we confer on ourselves

• Kindness is encouraged not commanded

• True promotion comes from the Lord.