The Calling of the First Disciples - Luke 5:1-11
Understand It
- How did Simon reply to Jesus’ instructions to cast their nets again? (5:4-5)
- How did Simon react when he realized Jesus had just done a miracle for them? (5:8-9)
- How did Jesus speak to the men’s fears? (5:10)
Apply It
- What areas in your own life can you identify as places where God is requiring long-term obedience from you, in spite of failures?
The Man With Leprosy - Luke 5:12-16
Understand It
- What did the leprous man do when he saw Jesus? (5:12)
- In what way did the man’s words to Jesus show belief in Christ? (5:12)
- How did Jesus treat the sick man? (5:13)
Apply It
- What person or people in your life could most benefit from a caring touch from you in Christ’s name?
Jesus Heals a Paralytic - Luke 5:17-26
Understand It
- What did the team of men do when they could not find a way through the crowded house? (5:19)
- What did Jesus show by responding to what the Pharisees were thinking? (5:22)
- How did the paralytic man respond to Jesus’ invitation to "get up, take your mat and go home"? (5:25)
Apply It
- Who is one friend you could help by a gesture of faith today?
The Calling of Levi - Luke 5:27-32
Understand It
- What was Levi’s profession? (5:27)
- What actions did Levi take upon hearing Jesus’ invitation to follow Him? (5:28)
- What was Levi’s first action as a new follower of Jesus? (5:29)
Apply It
- How can you reach out in the days ahead to one person whom others neglect or ignore?
Jesus Questioned About Fasting - Luke 5:33-39
Understand It
- How did Jesus’ two illustrations address the challenge that had been put Jesus? (5:36-39)
- Which did Jesus say was better, the old or the new? (5:36-39)
- Why doesn’t someone want new wine after drinking old wine? (5:39)
Apply It
- What can you do this week to become more open to changing as God directs?
Lord of the Sabbath - Luke 6:1-11
Understand It
- What were the disciples accused of doing when they picked the grain? (6:2)
- What historical example did Jesus use to justify what His disciples were doing on the Sabbath? (6:3-5)
- How did Jesus heal the man’s hand? (6:9-10)
Apply It
- What could you do to make next Sunday a day of service to God?
The Twelve Apostles - Luke 6:12-16
Understand It
- What details did Luke give us about Jesus’ prayer vigil? (6:12)
- From what larger group did Jesus name His twelve apostles? (6:13)
- What personal facts can you recall about some of the apostles? (6:14-16)
Apply It
- What do you want to keep in mind from this passage to help you in making choices in the future?
Blessings and Woes - Luke 6:17-26
UNDERSTAND IT
- What effect did Jesus’ presence have on the crowd? (6:18-19)
- Why did the crowd gather? (6:18-19)
- What response to hardship did Jesus encourage His disciples to have? (6:23)
Apply It
- Whom can you encourage with Jesus’ words this week?
Love for Enemies - Luke 6:27-36
Understand It
- What different kinds of mistreatment did Jesus refer to in His commands? (6:28-30)
- About what three positive actions did Jesus ask, "What credit is that to you?" (6:32-34)
- What results will those who practice loving their enemies obtain? (6:35)
Apply It
- How can you remember to do good to someone who is unkind to you this week?
Judging Others - Luke 6:37-42
Understand It
- What does God give to those who give? (6:38)
- What reason did Jesus give for discouraging the blind from attempting to lead others who were also blind? (6:39)
- What is the main point of the parable of the plank and the speck of sawdust? (6:41-42)
Apply It
- In what relationship in your life do you want to show more grace, mercy, and giving? How?
A Tree and Its Fruit - Luke 6:43-45
Understand It
- What specific statements did Jesus make about fruit before applying the same truths to people? (6:43-44)
- What did Jesus describe as the source of good and evil things? (6:45)
- How do people ultimately know about the state of our hearts? (6:45)
Apply It
- What mature believer could you talk with this week to help you store up good things in your heart?
The Wise and Foolish Builders - Luke 6:46-49
Understand It
- What three things did Jesus say the wise person did that are similar to building well? (6:47)
- What characteristics does the well-built house have? (6:48)
- What does the foolish person do right and wrong in relation to Christ’s words? (6:49)
Apply It
- What can you do to be ready for the next storm that hits your life?
The Faith of the Centurion - Luke 7:1-10
Understand It
- What were different character qualities demonstrated by the centurion? (7:3-8)
- What message did the centurion send when he discovered Jesus was actually coming to his house? (7:6-8)
- How did Jesus react to the centurion’s words? (7:9)
Apply It
- How could you affirm the faith of someone who has been an example to you?
Jesus Raises a Widow's Son - Luke 7:11-17
Understand It
- What can we learn about mourning in Jesus’ day? (7:12)
- What was Jesus’ reaction to the people He encountered? (7:13-15)
- How did the mother and her son react to Jesus? (7:14-15)
Apply It
- What people in pain might you reach out to this week?
Jesus and John the Baptist - Luke 7:18-35
Understand It
- For what two questions did John want answers? (7:19)
- How did Jesus answer the visitors’ questions? (7:21-22)
- What did the people’s reactions say about their relationship with God? (7:29-30)
Apply It
- What can you do this week to be on guard against faltering faith?
Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman - Luke 7:36-50
Understand It
- What did the Pharisee say about what the woman did? (7:39)
- What did Jesus think of Simon’s hospitality? (7:44-46)
- How did the other guests react to Jesus’ forgiveness of the woman? (7:49)
Apply It
- What people do you want to view more with Jesus’ eyes?
