Day 21: Luke 17-19

Sin, Faith, Duty - Luke 17:1-10

Understand It

• What advice did Jesus give His disciples about how to react when others sin against them? (17:3-4)
• What principle of forgiveness was Jesus promoting? (17:4)
• Why did the disciples think more faith would help them forgive in the way that Jesus instructed? (17:5)

Apply It

• To what person do you need to demonstrate forgiveness?

Ten Healed of Leprosy - Luke 17:11-19

Understand It

• What did the ten men want from Jesus? (17:13)
• How did the men refer to Jesus? (17:13)
• What happened to the men as they went to show themselves to the priest? (17:14)
• How did one man express his thankfulness to Jesus? (17:15-16)

Apply It

• About what will you praise the Lord more faithfully this week that you have neglected to notice in the past?

The Coming of the Kingdom of God - Luke 17:20-37

Understand It

• How did Jesus describe what the days of the Son of Man will be like? (17:24-30)
• What warning did Jesus give to those present on the day of the Son of Man? (17:31)
• What will happen to the person who attempts to keep his life? (17:33)

Apply It

• What people could you pray for this week who are still trying to keep their own life?

The Parable of the Persistent Widow - Luke 18:1-8

Understand It

• What did the woman need from the judge? (18:3)
• Why did the judge finally give in to the woman’s request? (18:4-5)
• How will God’s actions differ from those of the unjust judge? (18:7)

Apply It

• For what need or concern will you commit to praying persistently?

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector - Luke 18:9-14

Understand It

• What motivated the Pharisee to pray? (18:11)
• What prompted the tax collector to pray? (18:13)
• What difference did it make how these men prayed? (18:14)

Apply It

• What specific steps can you take this week to cultivate a spirit of humility?

The Little Children and Jesus - Luke 18:15-17

Understand It

• How did the disciples respond to what the parents were doing? (18:15)
• How did Jesus treat the children? (18:16)
• Why should we receive the kingdom of God like a child? (18:17)

Apply It

• What is one childlike quality that you want to cultivate this week? How?

The Rich Ruler - Luke 18:18-30

Understand It

• What did the ruler lack? (18:22)
• How did the ruler respond to Jesus’ instructions? (18:23)
• What was the rich man’s problem? (18:24-25)
• How did Jesus’ listeners respond to Jesus’ harsh words? (18:26)

Apply It

• What is one sacrifice God is calling you to make?

Jesus Again Predicts His Death - Luke 18:31-34

Understand It

• Where were the disciples and Jesus planning to go? (18:31)
• To whom would the Son of Man be handed over? (18:32)
• What did Jesus predict would happen after the Son of Man was killed by the Gentiles? (18:33)

Apply It

• In what way could you imitate in your personal relationships the Lord’s willingness to suffer for you?

A Blind Beggar Receives His Sight - Luke 18:35-43

Understand It

• How did the crowd respond to the blind man’s actions? (18:39)
• What did the blind man do in response to the criticism of the crowd? (18:39)
• How did the blind man and the crowds respond to the miracle Jesus performed? (18:43)

Apply It

• What can you do this week to respond more appropriately to the criticism of others?

Zacchaeus the Tax Collector - Luke 19:1-10

Understand It

• How did Luke describe Zacchaeus? (19:2)
• Why did the crowds begin to mutter and gossip among themselves? (19:7)
• How had salvation come to Zacchaeus’ house? (19:9)

Apply It

• With what person of bad reputation or low status could you share your company and God’s love?

The Parable of the Ten Minas - Luke 19:11-27

Understand It

• What did the man want his servants to do with the money he gave them? (19:13)
• What did the first two servants do with the money the king entrusted to them? (19:16-18)
• What principle summarizes the parable? (19:26)

Apply It

• What can you do to remind yourself of the responsibilities that God has entrusted to you?

The Triumphal Entry - Luke 19:28-44

Understand It

• How did people react to Jesus’ entrance into the city? (19:36-37)
• In what way were the words of the disciples’ praises significant? (19:38)
• How did Jesus respond to the Pharisees’ rebuke? (19:40)

Apply It

• How can you voice your praise to the Lord today for all that He has done for you?

Jesus at the Temple - Luke 19:45-48

Understand It

• What did Jesus do in the temple area? (19:45)
• What did Jesus accuse the merchants of doing? (19:46)
• What was the real purpose of the temple? (19:46)

Apply It

• What can you do to prepare for a worshipful experience in church next week?

Tomorrow: Luke 20-22