Follow a BETTER KING | Luke 19:11-27 | November 23, 2025 | Aaron T. Colyer

In this message from Luke 19:11–27, we hear Jesus’ parable of the minas as He nears Jerusalem, with the crowd expecting an immediate political kingdom. Instead, Jesus points them to a kingdom that comes through His suffering, death, and resurrection—and calls His followers to live ready for His return. The sermon highlights the stewardship principle: God rightly expects faithfulness with what He has entrusted to us, though Luke’s main emphasis goes beyond “use your gifts” to something deeper. 

By comparing Luke 19 with Matthew 25, we see key differences: Luke’s nobleman is portrayed like a harsh, feared tyrant, which Luke uses to contrast Jesus, the true King. Jesus is not a violent ruler; He brings peace, mercy, and righteous judgment without cruelty. The takeaway is clear: a better King is coming, and He is worth following now. The message ends with a direct invitation to make peace with Christ, keep following Him daily, and respond to the gospel with repentance and faith.