Luke 16:19-31 Key Verse: 16:29 “Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’” 1. What are the contrasts between the rich man and Lazarus? (19-21) How did the rich man use his worldly wealth? (cf. 16:9) 2. What was the eternal destiny of each? (22-24) [Abraham’s side refers to the paradise in Luke 23:43; Hades refers to the place to which the wicked dead go to await the final judgment.] 3. What did the rich man ask Abraham? Read more [...]

Luke 16:1-18 Key Verse: 16:9 “I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.” 1. Upon learning that he was about to be fired, what did the dishonest manager do and why? (1-7) 2. How do “people of the world” use their wealth shrewdly? (8) How should “people of the light” use their worldly wealth? (9) 3. Read verses 10-12. What do these Read more [...]

Luke 15:11-32 Key Verses 15:31,32 “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’” 1. What did the younger son want and why? (11-12) Why did his father give him what he wanted? What does this teach about God and man? 2. What happened after he squandered his wealth? (13-16) How does his emptiness represent one’s Read more [...]

Luke 15:1-10 Key Verses: 15:7 “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous person who do not need to repent.” 1. Despite Jesus’ shocking statement in 14:26-27, why did the tax collectors and sinners gather around Jesus? (1-2) 2. What unreasonable thing does the shepherd do to find the lost sheep? (4-5) 3. Who does the lost sheep represent? What does this parable teach us Read more [...]