The Parable of the Sower - Luke 8:1-15
Understand It
- What happened to each group of seeds? (8:5-8)
- Why couldn’t those who received the Word with joy stay faithful? (8:13)
- How did the seed scattered on good soil fare? (8:15)
Apply It
- What will most help you be responsive to God in your study of the Bible?
A Lamp on a Stand - Luke 8:16-18
Understand It
- In what places would it be absurd to put a lamp? (8:16)
- What is done with a lamp? (8:16)
- What did Jesus say about what God entrusts to us? (8:18)
Apply It
- What are some symbols you can use to show others your Christian identity?
Jesus' Mother and Brothers - Luke 8:19-21
Understand It
- Who came to see Jesus? (8:19)
- What kept Jesus’ family from seeing Him? (8:19)
- What did Jesus consider more important than family? (8:21)
Apply It
- With whom can you share your concerns about putting Scripture into practice so that he or she can pray for you?
Jesus Calms a Storm - Luke 8:22-25
Understand It
- How did Jesus react to the growing storm? (8:23)
- What did the disciples think of the turn of events? (8:24)
- What emotions overwhelmed the disciples? (8:25)
Apply It
- In what way can you show your assurance in God’s ability to rescue His people?
The Healing of a Demon-possessed Man - Luke 8:26-39
Understand It
- What had the demon-possessed man’s life been like until he met Jesus? (8:27, 29)
- How did the demon-possessed man react to Jesus? (8:28)
- What emotion gripped all but the man who had been possessed by demons? (8:34-37)
Apply It
- What can you do this week to be more aware of Jesus’ ability to help you with your most serious problems?
A Dead Girl and a Sick Woman - Luke 8:40-56
Understand It
- What did Jairus want Jesus to do? (8:41-42)
- What do we know about the sick woman? (8:43-44)
- What commands did Jesus give before the girl was given new life? (8:50, 52, 54)
Apply It
- For what people with long-term pain or other physical problems can you start to pray regularly?
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve - Luke 9:1-9
Understand It
- What happened after Jesus had called the twelve disciples together? (9:1-2)
- How did Jesus instruct the Twelve to proceed? (9:3-5)
- What was the disciples’ response to Jesus’ instructions? (9:6)
Apply It
- How can you prepare yourself this week for the future God has in mind for you?
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand - Luke 9:10-17
Understand It
- What did the apostles want to do with the crowd? (9:12)
- What were the choices for feeding the crowds? (9:13)
- What were the results of Jesus’ miracle? (9:17)
Apply It
- What people in need living in your community can you take steps to help this month?
Peter's Confession of Christ - Luke 9:18-27
Understand It
- What are the conditions for discipleship with Jesus? (9:23)
- What kind of commitment does discipleship require? (9:24-25)
- With what prediction did Jesus conclude His admonition to the disciples? (9:27)
Apply It
- With whom can you pray this week for the purpose of denying yourself and following Jesus?
The Transfiguration - Luke 9:28-36
Understand It
- What happened to Jesus while He was praying? (9:29)
- How did Peter react to the amazing scene? (9:33)
- How did the disciples handle their experience? (9:36)
Apply It
- With what person or people could you share what you have learned from this passage?
The Healing of a Boy with an Evil Spirit - Luke 9:37-45
Understand It
- What had the father tried to no avail? (9:40)
- To what did Jesus attribute the disciples’ failure to heal the boy? (9:41)
- How much did the disciples understand of what Jesus told them? (9:45)
Apply It
- For those aspects of Jesus that you still don’t understand, what is one step you can take to learn more?
Who Will Be the Greatest? - Luke 9:46-50
Understand It
- About what did the disciples argue? (9:46)
- What did Jesus use to reply to the disciples’ ambition? (9:47)
- What reason did Jesus give for connecting children with God? (9:48)
Apply It
- What is one step you can take to subject your ambitions to the ambitions of Jesus?
Samaritan Opposition - Luke 9:51-56
Understand It
- Why didn’t the Samaritans welcome Jesus? (9:53)
- What did James and John want to bring down on the Samaritans? Why? (9:54)
- What did Jesus think of His disciples’ suggestion? (9:55)
Apply It
- What do you want to remember the next time you feel a desire to retaliate or get even?
The Cost of Following Jesus - Luke 9:57-62
Understand It
- What did the second man want to do before following Jesus? (9:59)
- What did the third person want to do before following Jesus? (9:61)
- Who is not fit for the kingdom of God? (9:62)
Apply It
- What would help you this week to remember your loyalty to Christ?
Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-two - Luke 10:1-24
Understand It
- What were Jesus’ followers to do about accommodations? (10:5-8)
- To what could unbelieving towns look forward? (10:10-15)
- What authority did Jesus give His disciples? (10:18-19)
Apply It
- When can you set aside time to pray regularly to learn your place among those whom God has sent out?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-37
Understand It
- What did the priest and the Levite do to help the man who was robbed and beaten? (10:31-32)
- What was the Samaritan’s response to what he saw? (10:33-35)
- How did the legal expert define the neighbor in the parable? (10:37)
Apply It
- What step can you take to help meet someone else’s physical needs?
At the Home of Martha and Mary - Luke 10:38-42
Understand It
- What did Mary do while Martha attended to household preparations? (10:39-40)
- Of what did Martha accuse her sister? (10:40)
- What did Jesus think of the sisters’ choices? (10:41-42)
Apply It
- What steps can you take this week to help a friend with domestic tasks so that he or she can have more time to pray or read the Bible?
