295: Unworthy Servants or Grateful Partners? Luke 17:7–10
Rohan Bell sits down with Tim and Steph Mulford to unpack Luke 17:7–10—moving from entitlement to humble faithfulness, and from bare-minimum duty to the joy of voluntary service in God’s kingdom. Expect crisp theology, lived wisdom, and a few laughs (yes, including a “German shepherd” joke).
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ 🤝 Faithful, not entitled: Why Jesus’ mini-parable pushes back on an attitude of entitlement and invites humble service.
✅ 🍽️ Serve, then be refreshed: The servant eats after serving—how patient obedience leads to God’s refreshment.
✅ 📖 Paul’s lens (1 Cor 9:16–18): “Compelled” vs “have to”—how voluntary service carries its own reward.
✅ 🧩 “Unworthy” yet beloved: Holding the gospel tension—Peter, Isaiah, and being fully known and fully loved.
✅ 🎁 The blessing of giving (and receiving): Why refusing others’ generosity can rob them (and you) of blessing; doing it all “as unto the Lord.”
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro, guest welcome & the “German shepherd” joke
02:38 – Reading Luke 17:7–10 and first reactions
05:40 – Entitlement vs faithfulness: what Jesus is (and isn’t) saying
09:10 – Paul’s perspective: compelled service and true reward (1 Cor 9:16–18)
13:40 – “Unworthy” yet loved: Peter, Isaiah, and gospel tensions
20:45 – The joy of giving, the humility of receiving, and doing it “as unto the Lord”
25:59 – Takeaways: serving beyond duty, serving from grace
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
Where have I slipped from gratitude into entitlement in my service to God or others?
This week, what is one act of service I can do voluntarily—with no desire for recognition?
Do I struggle to receive generosity? What might God be forming in me through allowing others to bless me?
How does remembering I’m “unworthy yet loved” reshape my attitude to duty, reward, and joy?
💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!
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