The Temptation of Jesus - Luke 4:1-13
Understand It
- How did Jesus end up alone in the desert? (4:1)
- For how long was Jesus tempted by the devil? (4:2)
- After forty days of fasting and facing temptations, how did Jesus feel? (4:2)
- How did the devil challenge Jesus to prove He was the Son of God? (4:3, 9-10)
- How did Jesus reply when the devil urged Him to turn a stone into bread? (4:4)
- Where did Jesus get the answers He gave the devil? (4:4, 8, 12)
- For his second temptation where did the devil take Jesus and what did he show Him? (4:5)
- By what right did the devil claim to be able to offer Jesus the kingdoms of the world? (4:6)
- What did the devil offer Jesus in exchange for His worship? (4:6-7)
- What was Jesus’ reply to the devil’s offer of power and authority? (4:8)
- Where did the devil take Jesus in Jerusalem? (4:9)
- What did the devil dare Jesus to prove by jumping off the temple roof? (4:9-11)
- Why wasn’t the devil successful in enticing Jesus to jump off the temple? (4:12)
- What did the devil do after Jesus’ third resistance to his temptations? (4:13)
- What is the difference between testing God and claiming His promises?
Apply It
- How can you prepare for tempting situations at work?
- What frequent temptation can you fight this week by memorizing Scripture?
- What passage of Scripture would be most helpful to memorize this week?
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth - Luke 4:14-30
Understand It
- What was Jesus’ reputation at this point in His life? (4:14-15)
- Where was Jesus teaching? (4:15)
- What was Jesus’ hometown? (4:16)
- What did Jesus customarily do on the Sabbath? (4:16)
- What happened once Jesus entered the synagogue? (4:16-30)
- What did Jesus do when He was handed the scroll of the prophet Isaiah? (4:17-20)
- How familiar was Jesus with Isaiah’s words? (4:17-20)
- What five activities show that the Spirit of the Lord is on a person? (4:18-19)
- How did the audience respond to Jesus’ reading? (4:20)
- How did Jesus apply the passage He read from Isaiah? (4:21)
- What difficulty were the people having in accepting Jesus’ words? (4:22)
- What were the main points of Jesus’ words to the people in His hometown? (4:23-27)
- Why were the people angry with what Jesus said? (4:23-29)
- How did the people express their anger at Jesus’ message? (4:28-30)
Apply It
- In what way could you renew your commitment to worship with other Christians?
- How could you improve your present habit of Bible reading?
Jesus Drives Out an Evil Spirit - Luke 4:31-37
Understand It
- Where was Capernaum? (4:31)
- What was Jesus doing in the synagogue? (4:31)
- Why were people amazed at Jesus? (4:32)
- In what setting did Jesus drive out the demon from the man in Capernaum? (4:33)
- How did the demon-possessed man react to Jesus’ presence? (4:33-34)
- With what expressions did the demon-possessed man identify Jesus? (4:34)
- How did Jesus respond to the evil spirit’s presence? (4:35)
- To whom did Jesus speak when the man cried out against him? (4:35)
- What happened to the man who was demon-possessed? (4:35)
- How was Jesus’ reputation affected by the healing of the demon-possessed man? (4:36)
- How did Jesus demonstrate the power of His teaching and actions? (4:32, 35-36)
Apply It
- What area of worldly or evil influence in your life needs to experience the power of Jesus more directly?
- In what way can you meet with Christ personally this week?
Jesus Heals Many - Luke 4:38-44
Understand It
- Why did Jesus heal Simon’s mother-in-law? (4:38)
- What problem was Simon’s mother-in-law experiencing? (4:38)
- Whom did Jesus meet in Simon’s home and what did he do for her? (4:38-39)
- How did Jesus heal Simon’s mother-in-law’s fever? (4:39)
- How did Luke describe the evening of this particular day? (4:40-41)
- What kinds of healing did Jesus perform that day? (4:40-41)
- What did the demons shout about Jesus as they were expelled? (4:41)
- Beside exorcising them, how did Jesus treat the demons? (4:41)
- How did Jesus begin the next day? (4:42)
- When the crowd found Jesus the next day, what did they try to convince Him to do? (4:42)
- How did Jesus respond to the people’s wish that He stay in Capernaum? (4:43)
- What did Jesus say was His mission? (4:43)
- What did Jesus say He was trying to communicate to people? (4:43)
Apply It
- In what ways can you thank God this week for healing your life or the life of someone you know?
- When can you take time for solitude this week?
