BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD AND OBEY IT
Luke 11:14-28
Key Verse 11:28 “He replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.’”
1. How did Jesus demonstrate the power of God by driving out a mute demon? (14) Why was the crowd amazed? (cf. Isaiah 35:6)
2. What did some doubters say and why? (15-16) How did Jesus answer their criticism? (17-19) What did Jesus mean by “the finger of God”? (20; cf. Matthew 12:28; Exodus 8:19)
3. In verses 21, who is the strong man? (cf. 1 John 5:19) How can Jesus (the stronger man) free those who are held in bondage to Satan? (cf. John 8:36)
4. How did Jesus teach that there is no neutral ground in the war against Satan? (23)
5. What happens to those who live without the word of God after being healed? (24-26; cf. John 5:14)
6. What did Jesus teach the admiring woman about what is really important? (27-28) Why is it so important to hear God’s word and obey it?