Luke 12

Christ preaches to his disciples against hypocrisy; and against timidity in publishing the Gospel, Luke 12:1-5 . Excites them to have confidence in Divine providence, Luke 12:6 , Luke 12:7 . Warns them against denying him, or betraying his cause, Luke 12:8 , Luke 12:9 . Of the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, Luke 12:10 . Promises direction and support in persecution, Luke 12:11 , Luke 12:12 . Warns the people against covetousness, Luke 12:13-15 . Parable of the rich man who pulled down his granaries to build greater, Luke 12:16-21 . Cautions against carking cares and anxieties, Luke 12:22-32 . The necessity of living to God, and in reference to eternity, Luke 12:33-40 . At the request of Peter, he farther explains the preceding discourse, Luke 12:41-48 . The effects that should be produced by the preaching of the Gospel, Luke 12:49-53 . The signs of the times, Luke 12:54-57 . The necessity of being prepared to appear before the judgment seat of God, Luke 12:58 , Luke 12:59 .