The Authority of Jesus Questioned - Luke 20:1-8
Understand It
- What question did the religious leaders ask Jesus? (20:2)
- In what way were the actions of the religious leaders hypocritical? (20:2-7)
- How did the leaders respond to Jesus’ question? (20:7)
Apply It
- In the next few days, how can you rely on Jesus’ authority and wisdom?
The Parable of the Tenants - Luke 20:9-19
Understand It
- Why did Jesus choose to tell the people a parable in this situation? (20:9, 19)
- How did the people listening to Jesus respond to the parable? (20:16)
- How did the religious leaders react to Jesus’ teaching? (20:19)
Apply It
- What people could you reach this week with the news of God’s mercy? How?
Paying Taxes to Caesar - Luke 20:20-26
Understand It
- Why did the religious leaders send spies? (20:20)
- In what way was the question the spies asked a trick question? (20:22)
- How did Jesus respond to the spies’ question? (20:24)
Apply It
- What preparations can you make for the tough questions that you will encounter as a follower of Christ?
The Resurrection and Marriage - Luke 20:27-40
Understand It
- What was the main point of the lengthy story the Sadducees told Jesus? (20:28-33)
- In the age to come, what did Jesus promise to those who take part in the resurrection of the dead? (20:36)
- Why did Jesus describe God as "the God of the living"? (20:38)
Apply It
- Whom can you encourage with the truth of the resurrection? How?
Whose Son Is the Christ? - Luke 20:41-47
Understand It
- Of what were the teachers of the law guilty? (20:46-47)
- What did Jesus mean when He said, "They devour widows’ houses"? (20:47)
- How did Jesus say proud people would be treated for their actions? (20:47)
Apply It
- In what areas of your life do you need to battle a pride that prevents you from drawing closer to God?
The Widow's Offering - Luke 21:1-4
Understand It
- How did Luke describe the woman Jesus saw? (21:2)
- How did the woman "put in more than all the others" when her gift was much smaller than the gifts of the rich? (21:3)
- What principle of giving did Jesus communicate? (21:4)
Apply It
- What sacrifice of money could you make in God’s service?
Signs of the End of the Age - Luke 21:5-38
Understand It
- What signs of the end of the age did Jesus tell us to expect? (21:9-13)
- What promises did Jesus give to His disciples? (21:18-19)
- What should be the response of Christians to the many signs of the end? (21:28)
Apply It
- What can you do now to get ready for Christ’s return?
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus - Luke 22:1-6
Understand It
- What motivated Judas to approach the religious leaders who wanted to get rid of Jesus? (22:3)
- What did Judas and the religious leaders discuss? (22:4)
- What did Judas get in return for betraying Jesus? (22:5-6)
Apply It
- How could you demonstrate today your own faithfulness and loyalty to a friend?
The Last Supper - Luke 22:7-38
Understand It
- Why did Jesus eagerly desire to eat the Passover with His disciples? (22:15-16)
- What did Jesus instruct His disciples to do in remembrance of Him? (22:17-20)
- What did the cup represent? (22:20)
Apply It
- How will you prepare for Communion next time so that you will appreciate more the provision Jesus made for you?
Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives - Luke 22:39-46
Understand It
- What does Jesus’ prayer reveal about His own character and His relationship with the Father? (22:42)
- How was Jesus strengthened at this difficult time? (22:43)
- What does this passage tell us about Jesus’ physical and emotional condition shortly before His death? (22:44)
Apply It
- What particular area of your own life do you want to consciously submit to the Father’s will?
Jesus Arrested - Luke 22:47-53
Understand It
- How did Jesus’ followers respond to Jesus’ arrest? (22:49)
- How did Jesus show compassion even to His captors? (22:51)
- What emotions did Jesus show during this difficult time? (22:51-53)
Apply It
- In what way could you prepare yourself now for future uncertainties?
Peter Disowns Jesus - Luke 22:54-62
Understand It
- For what reason did Peter follow Jesus "at a distance"? (22:54)
- What do the actions of Peter in this story reveal about his personal character? (22:54-62)
- Why was Peter so upset and bitter about his actions? (22:61-62)
Apply It
- What could you do this week to strengthen your stand for Christ in the face of pressure from others?
The Guards Mock Jesus - Luke 22:63-65
Understand It
- In what way did the guards mock Jesus? (22:63-64)
- What was the guards’ purpose in demanding that Jesus prophesy for them? (22:64)
- What did Luke imply about Jesus’ actions by not mentioning any details about how He responded to the guards? (22:63-65)
Apply It
- How could you encourage a Christian who is in some way suffering for his or her faith? When?
Jesus Before Pilate and Herod - Luke 22:66-23:25
Understand It
- Of what was Jesus accused? (23:2)
- Of what did Pilate find Jesus guilty? (23:4)
- In what way did popular pressure influence Pilate’s decisions? (23:20-25)
Apply It
- What do you want to remember the next time you receive unfair treatment or criticism?
