Zacchaeus the Tax Collector - Luke 19:1-10
Understand It
- Where did the events of this story take place? (19:1)
- How did Luke describe Zacchaeus? (19:2)
- What problem did Zacchaeus have? (19:3)
- How did Zacchaeus solve his problem? (19:4)
- What did Jesus say to Zacchaeus? (19:5)
- How did Zacchaeus respond to Jesus’ request? (19:6)
- What do Zacchaeus’ actions reveal about his character? (19:6, 8)
- Why did the crowds begin to mutter and gossip among themselves? (19:7)
- What reputation did Zacchaeus have in Jericho? (19:7)
- What changes did Zacchaeus make in his life in response to Jesus’ interest in him? (19:8)
- How had salvation come to Zacchaeus’ house? (19:9)
- How is the concluding verse of this passage significant? (19:10)
Apply It
- In what settings will you most need to guard yourself from the temptation to gossip this week?
- 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
- For what reason did Jesus choose to tell this parable? (19:11)
- What false expectations did Jesus’ followers have? (19:11)
- In the parable, why did the man of noble birth go to a distant country? (19:12)
- Whom do the king, the servants, and the subjects represent in this parable? (19:12-27)
- For what reason did the man call together ten of his servants? (19:13)
- What did the man want his servants to do with the money he gave them? (19:13)
- How did the people react to their new king? (19:14)
- After his return, why did the king send for his servants? (19:15)
- What did the first two servants do with the money the king entrusted to them? (19:16-18)
- How did the king respond to the first two servants? (19:17-19)
- What did the third servant think of the king? (19:20-21)
- How did the third servant’s feelings for his king affect his actions? (19:20-21)
- How did the king treat the third servant? (19:22-24)
- What principle summarizes the parable? (19:26)
- Why did the king punish so severely those who did not want him to be king? (19:27)
Apply It
- What can you do to remind yourself of the responsibilities that God has entrusted to you?
- How can you use your spiritual gifts and abilities for the Lord in the next few days?
The Triumphal Entry - Luke 19:28-44
Understand It
- Where did the events of this story take place? (19:28-29)
- Where did Jesus send two of His disciples? (19:30)
- What specific instructions did Jesus give two of His disciples? (19:30-31)
- What happened to the disciples who went ahead into the village? (19:32-34)
- Why did Jesus choose to ride into the city on a colt? (19:35)
- How did people react to Jesus’ entrance into the city? (19:36-37)
- Why did all of the disciples begin to praise God? (19:37)
- In what way were the words of the disciples’ praises significant? (19:38)
- Why were the Pharisees in the crowd upset? (19:39)
- How did Jesus respond to the Pharisees’ rebuke? (19:40)
- How did Jesus react when He saw the city of Jerusalem? (19:41)
- In what way did the people of Jerusalem miss a golden opportunity? (19:44)
Apply It
- How can you imitate Christ’s compassion for unsaved people this week?
- 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
- Where did the events of this story take place? (19:45)
- What did Jesus do in the temple area? (19:45)
- Who was plotting to kill Jesus? (19:45-47)
- What attitude did Jesus have toward the merchants in the temple area? (19:46)
- Why did Jesus quote Scripture? (19:46)
- What did Jesus accuse the merchants of doing? (19:46)
- How had the temple area been misused? (19:46)
- What was the real purpose of the temple? (19:46)
- Why did the religious leaders want to kill Jesus? (19:47)
- Why were the religious leaders unable to carry out their plot? (19:48)
- How did the people respond to Jesus’ teaching in the temple? (19:48)
Apply It
- What can you do to prepare for a worshipful experience in church next week?
- In what ways would your daily prayer life be helped by "hanging on the words" of Jesus this week?
