Day 17: Luke 5-7

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?

Tomorrow: Luke 8-10