Lesson 12: The Gospel of Luke Chapter 18-19



Lesson 12: The Gospel of Luke Chapter 18-19Day 1--Read Luke 18: 1-17 1. a) Why did the judge help the poor widow with her case? b) Look at verses 7 & 8. Which word or words express that sometimes it is a long time before prayers are answered? ________________________________ Which word or words express that prayers are answered soon?.__________________c) A common modern translation of the words not faint in verse 1 is “not lose heart” or “not give up.” What makes us lose heart in prayer? How does this parable help with that? 2. Verse 7: “Shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?“ We may wonder to whom the word them applies. Who does God “bear long” with?a) If it applies to us, the saints who are praying, what possible good could come from God not answering our prayers immediately when we first ask them?b) If it applies to those who are enemies of the saints, what possible reason would he bear long with the unrighteous?3. Verse 8 contains the word “speedily.” Over 20 times in scripture the Lord says he comes speedily or quickly. This can refer to when he comes or it can refer to how he comes or to both.a) When He comes: Do you think Jesus wanted his followers to know exactly when he was coming? What would have been the effect of specifying how many years it would be until he returned?b) How He comes: Jesus says his coming will be “as a thief in the night.” This is similar to the coming of the bridegroom in the Parable of the Ten Virgins, who were awakened at midnight with the sudden cry, “Behold the bridegroom cometh! Go ye out to meet him!” (Read 1Thessalonians 5:2-4 in Scripture List) How should we prepare for His coming knowing it will come in this way?4. CHALLENGE QUESTION: Jesus then asks, “When the Son of Man cometh, will he find faith on the earth?” Why do you think he asks this question given the discussion that came just before?5. THE PARABLE OF THE PHARISEE AND THE PUBLICAN (Vs. 9-14) This key parable reveals how we should approach God to be “right with Him.” a) What was wrong with the Pharisee’s religion? And what had living this way done to his heart? (Look for phrases from these scriptures.)b) Why did God approve of the Publican and how can we be like him (in a good way)?6. Jesus upbraids his disciples for keeping away the children. This section may seem unconnected to the parable of the Publican and Pharisee, but both show who is acceptable to God. Read Matt. 18:3-4 (SL) and tell what qualities are recommended in both stories? Day 2--Read Luke 18: 18-30 7. THE STORY OF THE RICH YOUNG RULER a) Circle the letters of all the points you think it illustrates: A. God never compromises our free agency. B. Having riches is a spiritual obstacle for many people. C. Money competes with God for first place in our hearts. D. The rich young man has no hope of getting into the celestial kingdom. E. Keeping the commandments is enough to get you into heaven. b) What are some things the young man lost by choosing wealth over a life as Jesus’ disciple?8. PONDERING: Why do you think that scripture calls riches “deceitful”? (Matt 13:22)9.”It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle…” It is impossible for a camel to go through the eye of a needle. Jesus also said it is impossible for a man to serve two masters. (Luke 16:13) Yet Jesus says things that are “impossible with men are possible with God.” (18:27) What, in your opinion, has to happen to a rich man (or woman), for them to be able to get into heaven?10. Peter reminds Jesus that the disciples, unlike the rich young ruler, have given up all they had to follow Jesus. There is an implied question in Luke, stated outright in Matthew 19:27, “What shall we have therefore?” a) What is Jesus’ answer? Cite verse.b) CHALLENGE: Do you know how any of the original apostles died?③ Day 3--Read Luke 18: 31-4311. Jesus had just promised that God would make up to them many times over whatever they may have given up to follow him. Now they are heading to Jerusalem. They know he truly is the Messiah. (Luke 19:11 says, “…they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.”) What kind of rewards might they think are ahead of them? 12. List and number each specific thing that Jesus lists here was going to happen to him when he went to Jerusalem this time.13. The healing of the blind beggar is the last miracle that Luke records. (except reattaching an ear in Gethsemane!) Who did the man believe Jesus to be and how did he show his faith?Day 4--Read Luke 19: 1-10 Zacchaeus14. Jesus greets Zacchaeus by name and invites himself to dinner at the man’s home. What does this tell you about Jesus?15. a) What, in your opinion, happened to Zacchaeus through his interaction with Jesus, on the inside, i.e., in his heart and mind?b) What outward actions did Zacchaeus take which demonstrated what had taken place inside of him?⑤?Day 5--Read Luke 19: 11-27 The Parable of the Stewards16. You will notice that this parable is similar to the parable of the talents. Why does the text say that Jesus told this parable at this particular time? Cite verse.17. Match the following:A. The Nobleman 1. All the kinds of resources you have been givenB. The Citizens2. Jesus ChristC. The Servants3. Those who don’t want Christ to rule over themD. The “pounds”4. All god’s servants—us includedThe noblemen gave his servants money to invest to gain a return for him while he was gone. We commonly interpret this as our “talents,” meaning skills and gifts, with a discussion following on how to best develop them, as if the lesson is do your piano practicing. This is not just about the gifts that win praise and prizes: art, music, quilting, athletic skill, etc. Be careful to note that though the master expects his servants to do something with what was given, to make the stewardship grow, the purpose was earning gain for the Master’s kingdom, not glory for the servant. The earnings did not belong to the servants who invested and magnified them, but to the master who gave these stewardships to his servants in the first place. See 1 Cor 4:718. Name a resource or talent that is not one of the obvious ones—something you or one of your friends is good at that isn’t flashy but is able to help benefit the work of God’s kingdom. Explain.Scripture List:1 Thessalonians 5:2-4 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Matthew 18:3-4 Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.1 Corinthians 4:7 For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? Now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who makes you all different from each other? And what do you have that hasn’t been given to you? And if it was given to you, why do you take glory in it, as if it was not a gift from someone? (My translation)One link that tells the story, as best we can, of what happened to the original 12 apostles. You can find others by Googling something like how did the original apostles die? link to an article about the finding of the Apostle Phillip’s tomb in Hieropolis, an ancient city in modern day Turkey: ................
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