Week 4 Questions
Luke 13:32-19:27 (pages 37-47)
General Questions (for every week)
What stood out to you this week?
Was there anything confusing or troubling?
Did anything make you think differently about God?
How might this change the way we live?
Observation Questions
1.What significance can be drawn from the parable of the lost sheep and the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents?
2.What implications does Jesus’ reminder about the dangers of serving two masters (God and money) have for believers?
3.What does Jesus mean when He says 'If you cling to your life, you will lose it'? How does this relate to the theme of sacrifice in discipleship?
4.What can we learn about the nature of God’s love from the story of the Prodigal Son?
5.How does the attitude of the Pharisee differ from that of the tax collector in their prayers? Why is this important?
6.How do the interactions of Jesus with children inform a proper understanding of the Kingdom of God?
Application Questions
1.How does the parable of the persistent widow encourage us in our prayer life today? How does it challenge us?
2.What does it mean for us to 'invest' our spiritual gifts and talents in the Kingdom of God?
3.In what ways does Jesus' teaching about counting the cost of discipleship challenge modern Christians? How does it challenge you?
4.What does the warning about Lot's wife teach us about priorities in our lives as followers of Christ?
5.Talk about each brother’s reaction to the Father’s love in the parable of the Prodigal Son. How did they react to the Father? Which one are you more like in your reactions—the older brother or the younger?
6.How can the parable of the talents be applied to our own lives and the use of our resources today?
Luke 13:32-19:27 (pages 37-47)
General Questions (for every week)
What stood out to you this week?
Was there anything confusing or troubling?
Did anything make you think differently about God?
How might this change the way we live?
Observation Questions
1.What significance can be drawn from the parable of the lost sheep and the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents?
2.What implications does Jesus’ reminder about the dangers of serving two masters (God and money) have for believers?
3.What does Jesus mean when He says 'If you cling to your life, you will lose it'? How does this relate to the theme of sacrifice in discipleship?
4.What can we learn about the nature of God’s love from the story of the Prodigal Son?
5.How does the attitude of the Pharisee differ from that of the tax collector in their prayers? Why is this important?
6.How do the interactions of Jesus with children inform a proper understanding of the Kingdom of God?
Application Questions
1.How does the parable of the persistent widow encourage us in our prayer life today? How does it challenge us?
2.What does it mean for us to 'invest' our spiritual gifts and talents in the Kingdom of God?
3.In what ways does Jesus' teaching about counting the cost of discipleship challenge modern Christians? How does it challenge you?
4.What does the warning about Lot's wife teach us about priorities in our lives as followers of Christ?
5.Talk about each brother’s reaction to the Father’s love in the parable of the Prodigal Son. How did they react to the Father? Which one are you more like in your reactions—the older brother or the younger?
6.How can the parable of the talents be applied to our own lives and the use of our resources today?