Sunday Study Questions (Page 45)

2 Corinthians 6:3-7:16 Key Verse 7:7b 1. Why did Paul mention his hardships and how could he endure them? (3-10; cf. Romans 8:35-37; Hebrews 12:2-3) 2. Why is opening our hearts necessary for reconciliation? (11-13) 3. Why is it important that believers not be yoked with unbelievers? (6:14-7:1) [Note thatRead More →

2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 Key Verse 5:20 “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 1. How did Paul clarify his intensions in response to criticisms? (11-13; 12:11; 13:3) What compelled Paul to live soRead More →

Luke 9:46-62 Key Verse: 9:62 1. Why did the disciples argue about who is the greatest? (46) How did Jesus teach them true greatness? (47-48) 2. What does it mean that the least shall be the greatest? (48) Why did John want to stop a man from driving out demonsRead More →

Luke 9:37-45 Key Verse: 9:43a 1. Contrast the glory of the transfiguration mountain with the reality at the foot of the mountain (37-39). 2. Think about the suffering of the father with the demon-possessed son. Why couldn’t the disciples drive out the demon even though they did it before? (9:1)Read More →

Luke 9:28-36 Key Verse 9:29 1. Why did Jesus take 3 disciples with him up onto a mountain? (28) 2. How did Jesus’ appearance change as he prayed? (29; Matthew 17:2; Revelation 1:13-16) Why did Moses and Elijah appear and talk with Jesus? (30-31) 3. How did Peter respond toRead More →

Luke 9:18-27 Key Verse: 9:20 1. Why did Jesus ask his disciples, “Who do the crowds say I am?” (18) What does their answer show about people’s opinion of Jesus? (19) 2. What was Jesus’ second question? (20) How was it different from the first? What does Peter’s answer mean?Read More →

Luke 9:1-9 Key Verse: 9:2 “and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” 1. When Jesus sent the Twelve out for fieldwork training, what spiritual equipment did he give them? (1) Why must gospel workers have the power and authority of Jesus?Read More →

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Key Verse 5:7 “We live by faith, not by sight.” 1. In what sense our lives are like living in a tent? (1) Why are we groaning and burdened? (2-4; cf. Romans 8:23) What do we long for? (2b; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44) 2. How can we haveRead More →

Luke 2:21-40 Key Verse 2:30 “For my eyes have seen your salvation.” 1. What are three rituals that the Law required in this passage? (21-24) What are their meanings? (Genesis 17:1-4; Leviticus 12:1-6; Exodus 13:12-13) 2. What does the offering of Joseph and Mary reveal about their family? (24; LeviticusRead More →

Luke 2:1-20 Key Verse 2:12 “This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 1. What was the purpose of the census? (1) How does it affect Joseph and Mary? (3-5) How did God use Caesar Augustus to fulfillRead More →

Luke 1:57-80 Key Verse 1:69 “He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David.” 1. How did Zechariah and Elizabeth show their faith in naming their son? (57-66) 2. What does “he has come and has redeemed his people” mean? (68) 3.Read More →

Luke 1:26-56 Key Verse 1:35 “The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.’” 1. What does “in the sixth month” refer to? (26,36) WhatRead More →