Be About the King’s Business
Luke 19:11-27
From Pastor Juan
Jesus tells the parable of the minas to his followers to remind them that, while the kingdom is already present, the coming of the kingdom in its fullness must await his return. So, Jesus prepares his disciples by illustrating from the parable that until he returns, they are to be about the king’s business. As his followers, this is true of us as well. Allow me to encourage you with two realities:
1. The Lord Jesus has given us everything we need to serve him faithfully. That’s the point of the parable of the minas. The nobleman gave each of the servants one mina, and they were to engage in business until his return (v.13). Here we are to remember King Jesus’s generosity. Everything that we have is from Jesus. It belongs to him. We are only managers of all he has given us. What has he given us?
Physical health and strength, intellectual capacities, vocational competencies
Time, talents, and treasures
Spiritual gifts for the building up of the church
Ministries to serve one another out of love for God and our neighbor.
Even good works that he predestined beforehand for us to do (Ephesians 2:10).
2. Until Jesus returns, we are to use all he has given us and put it to work for his kingdom. How? We obey his commands, serve his ends, and that results in a faithful witness. So, ask yourself these questions this week:
What capacities or competencies do you have? How are you using them for Jesus?
What time, talents, and treasures do you possess? How are you investing each for Jesus?
What spiritual giftedness have others affirmed in you? How are you exercising it?
What service or ministry are you able to provide for Jesus? How are you serving?
What good works are you doing for Jesus’s glory and other’s good?
What opportunities do you have to tell others of Jesus? How are you taking advantage of them?
Jesus expects that we will be faithful followers. Or, as we say at High Pointe – wholehearted followers. When we are faithful managers of what Jesus has given us, we become faithful witnesses to who Jesus is. So, until Jesus returns, let us be about his business.
Opportunities to Serve
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents, and at High Pointe, we believe serving is how we use those gifts to bless others and advance His kingdom.
Whether you have 30 minutes a week or several hours, there's a place for you to serve in our children's ministry, as greeters, with the hospitality team, media/tech support, building and grounds, safety, community outreach efforts, and through administrative support. Reach out to find out more today: info@highpointeaustin.org
Volunteering in the Children’s Ministry
Volunteering in the children’s ministry is a great way to know others at High Pointe and to serve parents. Reach out to Erin Wyman for specific details and to get started on our child protecting screening steps.
Life at High Pointe
Want to know what’s happening at High Pointe? Check out our weekly announcements and upcoming events to stay informed and connected with the life of our church!
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
October 11 | 2 Peter 3:1-8 | Don’t Waste the Wait | Pastor Robert Cline
October 18 | Luke 19:28-48 | The Arrival of the Humble King | Pastor Juan Sanchez
October 25 | Luke 20:1-21:4 | Opposition to the King | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 1 | Luke 20:18-21:4 | Questioning Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 8 | Luke 21:5-38 | The Destruction of the Temple | Pastor Juan Sanchez
November 15 | Luke 21:39-65 | The Last Supper Jesus on Trial | Pastor Juan Sanchez
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Liz Paine, Uganda
Our sister Liz Payne went to the mission field in her years of retirement to serve the brothers and sisters of Ssenge Baptist Church in Uganda. Serving alongside pastor Bosco Bukeera and his wife Heidi, Liz gives herself to discipling women, caring for the families in her community, and most recently, setting up a ministry Threads of Faith, where ladies are trained in sewing skills to be able to help provide for their families.
Liz is sent out by High Pointe Baptist Church and is a member of UFM Worldwide, a missions sending agency out of the United Kingdom. It is a joy to see our sister serve and hear of her work. Please pray for Liz that the Lord would sustain her health, give her stamina, and allow her to see fruitfulness from her gospel ministries.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
