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 [...]

Luke 14:25-35 Key Verse: 14:27 “And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” 1. Why did Jesus make such a provocative statement in verse 26? What similarities do you find between Jesus’ words in verse 26 and with Scriptures which say that our relationship with God must be foremost? (Exodus 20:3,5; Matthew 6:24) 2. What does he mean by “hate”? (26; cf. Matthew 10:37-38) What does he mean by “Carry his cross”? 3. What Read more [...]

Luke 14:1-24 Key Verse: 14:23 “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full.’”   1. What was the Pharisees’ plot? How did Jesus show God’s mercy and answer his accusers? (1-6)   2. What did Jesus notice and what did he teach the guests about being humble? (7-11) [Consider Jesus’ example. (Philippians 2:5-8)]   3. Read more [...]