Luke 18:15-30 Key Verse 18:17 “Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 1. What does Jesus mean that the kingdom of God belongs to such as little children? (15-17) Why can anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child not enter it? 2. Based on his question, what misunderstanding did the ruler have about eternal life? (18) What is Jesus trying to teach him Read more [...]

Luke 18:1-14 Key Verse 18:1 “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” 1. Why did Jesus encourage his disciples to always pray and not give up? (1; cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) 2. How was the widow able to persist in her request to the unjust judge? (2-5) Why did he finally decide to grant her request? 3. Do you feel that God is like the unjust judge, unwilling to answer your Read more [...]

Luke 17:20-37 Key Verse: 17:21 “nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.’” 1. What kind of misunderstanding did the Pharisees have about the kingdom of God? What does it mean that the kingdom of God is in your midst? (20-21) 2. What will Jesus’ second coming look like? (22-25) How is Jesus’ second coming related to the kingdom of God? 3. How are the days of the Read more [...]

Luke 17:1-10 Key Verse 17:10 “So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” 1. What are some things that cause people to stumble? (1; cf. Luke 16:14-15) How can we be watchful so that we do not cause others to stumble? (2-3a) Why is it a hallmark of humility? 2. When someone wrongs you, how should you respond? (3b-4; cf 2Timothy 4:2; Luke 11:4) Why is Read more [...]