Day 23: Luke 23-24, John 1

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?

The Crucifixion - Luke 23:26-43

Understand It

• What did the first criminal demand of Jesus? (23:39)
• What request did the second criminal on the cross make of Jesus? (23:42)
• How did Jesus respond to the criminal’s plea? (23:43)

Apply It

• How can you place a new area of your life in Christ’s hands?

Jesus' Death - Luke 23:44-49

Understand It

• What happened to the curtain in the temple? (23:45)
• What did the tearing of the temple curtain signify? (23:45)
• How did the centurion in charge of the crucifixion react to Jesus’ death? (23:47)

Apply It

• In what ways can you approach God each day this week, to honor the path to the Father He opened for you?

Jesus' Burial - Luke 23:50-56

Understand It

• How did Luke describe Joseph’s character? (23:50)
• Why was it courageous for Joseph to approach Pilate for Jesus’ body? (23:52)
• How did Joseph prepare Jesus’ body? (23:53)

Apply It

• What risks might you have to take in serving Christ this week?

The Resurrection - Luke 24:1-12

Understand It

• What happened while the women were wondering what had happened to Jesus’ body? (24:4)
• What did the women do after the men had told them that Jesus had risen from the dead as He had predicted? (24:9)
• How did Peter respond to the sight of the empty tomb? (24:12)

Apply It

• How can you reaffirm your faith in God’s promises this week?

On the Road to Emmaus - Luke 24:13-35

Understand It

• How did the two men describe Jesus and what had happened? (24:19-24)
• Why did Jesus explain the Scriptures to the men? (24:25-27)
• What did the men recall after they reflected on their conversation with Jesus? (24:32)

Apply It

• What could you do in the future to prevent yourself from failing to recognize God’s voice?

Jesus Appears to the Disciples - Luke 24:36-49

Understand It

• Why were the disciples frightened? (24:37)
• How did the disciples react to the evidence and convincing words of Jesus? (24:41)
• When did the disciples finally understand the Scriptures? (24:44-45)

Apply It

• What could you do this week to settle the doubts about salvation that your non-Christian friends have?

The Ascension - Luke 24:50-53

Understand It

• Why did Jesus bless His disciples at this point? (24:50)
• What was the response of the disciples to Jesus’ ascension into heaven? (24:52)
• What is significant about the fact that Jesus’ followers worshipped Him? (24:52)

Apply It

• When could you set aside time this week to think about the many blessings the Lord has given you?

The Word Became Flesh - John 1:1-18

Understand It

• What is the relationship between the Word and God? (1:1-2)
• What is the benefit of receiving or believing in the Word? (1:12)
• How and why did the Word make His dwelling among us? (1:14)

Apply It

• What will you do this week to better enjoy your status as a child of God?

John the Baptist Denies Being the Christ - John 1:19-28

Understand It

• What did John say about who he was? (1:20-22)
• How did John "make straight the way for the Lord"? (1:23)
• Who did John say was coming after him? (12:27)

Apply It

• What are some areas in which you struggle to be humble at this time in your life?

Jesus the Lamb of God - John 1:29-34

Understand It

• Why did John call Jesus the Lamb of God? (1:29)
• What did John mean that Jesus surpassed him because He was before him? (1:30)
• What title did John ascribe to the person he baptized? (1:34)

Apply It

• How can you honor Jesus’ Sonship with your life this week?

Jesus' First Disciples - John 1:35-42

Understand It

• What did John’s disciples do when John identified Jesus? (1:37)
• What was the first thing Andrew did after he had followed Jesus? (1:40)
• What did Andrew tell his brother about Jesus? (1:41)

Apply It

• What change in your daily routine would enable you to follow Jesus better?

Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael - John 1:43-51

Understand It

• How did Philip respond to Jesus’ invitation? (1:44-46)
• Why was Nathanael skeptical that Philip had found the Messiah? (1:46)
• What convinced Nathanael that Jesus was the Son of God? (1:47-50)

Apply It

• How would you share your faith with a skeptical person this week?

Tomorrow: John 2-4