Day 22: Luke 20-22

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?

Tomorrow: Luke 23-24, John 1