LESSON #8 (Week ending 02/07/10)

LUKE 9:51 – 11.36

9:51-56: Headed To Jerusalem

Ø This marks a turning point in Jesus’ earthly ministry. Why does He “resolutely set out for Jerusalem”?

Ø From what did the Samaritan resistance come?

Ø Notice the different responses to the Samaritan rejection (the disciples and Jesus). Explain each response.

9:57-62: There Is a Cost Involved

Ø Recorded here are three different interactions that Jesus had concerning following Him.

Ø How did the individual responses differ?

Ø What were Jesus’ answers trying to teach?

Ø What application is there for us today?

10:1-24: Jesus Expands His Ministry

Ø In Luke 9 Jesus sent out the twelve. Here He sends our 72 of His followers.

Ø Why is He increasing His outreach now?

Ø What are some general principals with which Jesus instructed these “missionaries”?

Ø How do you explain the tone of judgment Jesus used against some of the towns mentioned?

Ø As Christ’s ambassadors, what can we expect?

10:25-37: Who Is My Neighbor?

Ø How are the Ten Commandments summarized in this passage?

Ø Who is my neighbor?

Ø Do my actions demonstrate that I really understand that?

10:38-42: Choose What is Better

Ø How would you describe Mary? Martha?

Ø Which one is you most like?

Ø Were either’s reactions to Jesus wrong?

Ø Which, according to Jesus, is the better of the two?

Ø How can you apply that to your life?

11:1-13: An Example Prayer

Ø This is often called the Lord’s Prayer. John 17 would better fit that title.

Ø Was Jesus giving a specific prayer to His disciples or an example on how to pray?

Ø What are the major components of Jesus’ prayer?

Ø Is this how you pray?

11:14-28: Can a Divided Kingdom Stand?

Ø What was the “logic” of the crowd when Jesus cast our demons?

Ø Notice the response Jesus gave them. Does this truth apply in more areas then exorcism?

Ø When Jesus delivers a person from the control of Satan, what must follow in order for the individual to remain clean?

Ø What is the significance of Jesus’ response to his mother?

11:29-36: Faith Not Miracles

Ø What was Jesus’ response to the demand for more sign miracles?

Ø Did Nineveh repent because of sign miracles performed by Jonah?

Ø Is there application for us today in this teaching? What?

Ø What is the “sign miracle” that Jesus wants His followers to use? (vs. 33-36)

Ø How is your light shining?

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