firm foundations: luke study...lesson goals: discuss what bearing witness of the kingdom looks like....

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Firm Foundations: Luke Study

(Volume Two) -- Lessons 11-21

Lesson 11: Apostles, Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6)……………………….2-5

Lesson 12: Sermon on the Plain, cont’d (Luke 6)……………………………6-9

Lesson 13: Sermon on the Plan, cont’d (Luke 6)……………..…………..10-15

Lesson 14: Two Healings and a Telegram (Luke 7)……….……………..16-20

Lesson 15: Dinner, Sower (Luke 7 & 8)…………………….………………….21-25

Lesson 16: Sower (review), Hearing (Luke 8)……………………….………26-30

Lesson 17: Storm, Demoniac (Luke 8)…………31-33

Lesson 18: Expectations & Instructions (Luke 9)…………………..34-38

Lesson 19: Expectations & Identity (Luke 9)……………………………39-43

Lesson 20: Jesus Cleans Up After Disciples (Luke 9)…………………44-47

Lesson 21: Working for Jesus (Luke 9-10)…………………44-47

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Teaching Outline for Luke Study Lesson 11: 12 Apostles and Jesus’ Teaching

(Luke 6:12-16; 6:17-36) Overarching Study Goals: Biblical literacy, redemptive-historical reading,

knowing Jesus, “so what.”

“SO WHAT” = Jesus established the foundation of his church (apostles) and

taught about the characteristics that his people should be known by.

Lesson Goals: Become familiar with the names of the apostles; discuss

what kingdom living looks like.

Part One: Jesus Chooses the Twelve

o Read Luke 6:12-16

o Remind of the different vocabulary used for Jesus’ followers:

Apostles = Twelve men chosen to bear Jesus’ authority and

learn from him most closely. They are the foundation of the

church, and some were involved in the writing of the NT.

Disciples = Sometimes refers to the 12, but can also refer to ANY

follower of Jesus, both then and now. In the ancient world, a

“disciple” paid attention to (and often literally followed) a

particular rabbi. (Note “John’s disciples and the disciples of the

Pharisees” from Luke 5:33.)

o Suggested questions:

Have any of these names been mentioned so far in Luke?

What details do you already know about these men?

Why are there 12?

Why bother choosing this inner circle? What is Jesus’ purpose?

What did Jesus do BEFORE choosing these men? Why?

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Part Two: Jesus’ Teaching About Kingdom Living

o Suggestion: Read this “sermon” in parts and discuss each part before moving on.

Note the similarity with Matthew’s “Sermon on the Mount” – Luke is probably

recording a similar time of teaching. Jesus traveled around teaching similar

things in many places.

o The Audience

Read 6:17-19

Locate the geographical names on the map.

What attracted crowds to Jesus?

o The Blessings

Read 6:20-23

To whom is he speaking specifically? (Probably has more than

just the 12 in view here, given the “woes” – a mix of “wheat and

weeds” in the audience.)

What is the gist of his message here?

What is he saying about the kind of life his followers can

expect?

Where shall they place their hope, when they experience

poverty, hunger, mourning and persecution?

In what ways did those first disciples experience these

hardships?

o The Woes

Read 6:24-26

What sorts of attitudes does Jesus warn against here?

What “heart problems” could come with great wealth?

(Big Q’s) Is being wealthy a sin? Should Christians seek

poverty?

Luke Study Lesson 11 Teacher Notes cont’d

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o How to Love an Enemy

Read 6:27-36

Suggestion: List on board the different commands before

discussing them.

Which of these teachings seem particularly difficult (or crazy!)?

Why?

What is Jesus illustrating here about the character of God?

Why should this be our goal, too?

In what ways is Jesus flipping upside-down the values of the

world? What would typical responses to these offenses be:

Striking

Hating

Cursing

Stealing

Begging


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(Big Q’s) Are Jesus’ commands exaggerated for effect? Are there

times when we should NOT take these specific instructions literally?

What is the general command underlying all of these specific

examples? (Concern for another person, not passivity in the face

of evil! These instructions have to do with an individual’s choice

in personal encounters – Jesus’ rule of thumb is, be merciful

towards that other person, even if he/she is an “enemy.”)

How might these commands have especially been lived out by

Jesus’ disciples at that time?

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Luke Study Notes Page

Lesson 11: Jesus Chooses Apostles; Sermon on the Plain Take One (Luke 6:12-16, Apostles; 6:17-26, Blessings and Woes)

Luke 6:12-16 (Jesus Chooses the Twelve Apostles)

Luke 6:17-26 (Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain)

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Teaching Outline for Luke Study Lesson 12: Sermon on the Plain II

(Luke 6:27-36, Love Enemies; Luke 6:37-38, Don’t Judge; Luke 6:39-42, Blind Guides)

Overarching Study Goals: Biblical literacy, redemptive-historical reading,


“SO WHAT” = Jesus established the foundation of his church (apostles) and

taught about the characteristics that his people should be known by,

especially in “missional” encounters.

Lesson Goals: Discuss what bearing witness of the kingdom looks like.

(Possible overlap with previous lesson – find out how far the class got!)

Part One: Love your Enemies

o Suggestion: Read this “sermon” in parts and discuss each part before moving on.

Note the similarity with Matthew’s “Sermon on the Mount” – Luke is probably

recording a similar time of teaching. Jesus traveled around teaching similar

things in many places.

o The Audience

Read 6:17-19

Locate the geographical names on the map.

What attracted crowds to Jesus?

o How to Love an Enemy

Read 6:27-36

Suggestion: List on board the different commands before

discussing them.

Which of these teachings seem particularly difficult (or crazy!)?

Why?

What is Jesus illustrating here about the character of God?

Why should this be our goal, too?

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In what ways is Jesus flipping upside-down the values of the

world? What would typical responses to these offenses be:

(Big Q’s) Are Jesus’ commands exaggerated for effect? Are

there times when we should NOT take these specific

instructions literally?

What is the general command underlying all of these specific

examples? (Concern for another person, NOT passivity in the

face of evil! These instructions have to do with an individual’s

choice in personal encounters – Jesus’ rule of thumb is, be

merciful towards that other person, even if he/she is an

“enemy.”)

How might these commands have especially been lived out by

Jesus’ disciples at that time? (Examples from their lives as

recorded in Acts or Epistles?)

Notes: Notice the “Missional 101” focus of these teachings and

proximate chapters:

Ch. 6 = the choosing of the disciples and some training in

interpersonal relations

Ch. 7 = Jesus’ example

Ch. 8 = The Sower (expectations of response to the

word); more Jesus’ example

Ch. 9 = Sends out the Twelve; focus on identity of Jesus

Ch. 10 = Sends out the 72; who is my neighbor?


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Part Two: Judging Others

o Read Luke 6:37-38

o How do these commands relate to the command to “be merciful,

even as your Father is merciful”?

o What kind of “judging” is Jesus talking about? (This verse is often

quoted AT Christians who make distinctions between Right and

Wrong. Is Jesus really saying that we should not exercise good

judgment, or identify sin?)

o Why is it difficult to choose this non-judgmental path? (Why is it

very easy to “judge” others?)

o What kind of reward (“good measure”) is Jesus describing? How

might these actions naturally result in good for us? How might God

respond (even if people still hate us)?

Part Three: Blind Guides

o Read Luke 6:39-42

o Note the three relationships used as illustrations here:

2 blind men

Disciple and teacher

Brother with plank, brother with speck

o What is being attempted in each relationship? (leadership,

instruction)

o What has to be true in order for helpful, healthy teaching to occur?

(one party must have sight!)

o What might Jesus be suggesting re. CHOOSING a teacher to follow?

o Who might be the “blind guides” of his illustration?

o What is Jesus suggesting re. BEING a teacher, in the case of his

listeners?


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Lesson 12: The Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:27-36, Love Enemies; Luke 6:37-38, Don’t Judge;

Luke 6:39-42, Blind Guides) Luke 6:27-36 (Love Enemies)

Luke 6:37-38 (Don’t Judge)

Luke 6:39-42 (Blind Guides)

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Teaching Outline for Luke Study Lesson 13: Sermon on the Plain III

(Luke 6:17-49) Part One: Good/Bad, Right/Wrong

o Read Luke 6:43-49 (Trees & Fruit, 2 Houses)

o Suggested Discussion Questions: What point is Jesus making about trees and fruit?

What warning(s) might he be giving to his listeners? (i.e., about themselves…but also about which teachers they decide to listen to and imitate, cf. 6:40)

What might he be implying about himself, as a teacher worth listening to?

How do we find out what is “good” and what is “bad”?

What point is Jesus making about the houses?

What is the difference between the people in the story?

What are Jesus’ “words” that we must DO? (i.e., what are Jesus’ commands?) (List these on board)

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Part Two: The Guidelines o Use the questions of “What is good / bad?” and “What are Jesus’

commands?” as the springboard for a review of the Sermon on the Plain, beginning with the blessings and woes.

o Ask for observations that can help us answer these questions as you reread the Sermon, section by section. Ask also for questions about what you are reading, if anyone has any!

o Blessings / woes: Luke 6:20-26 o Love Enemies: Luke 6:27-36 o Judging & Teachers: Luke 6:37-42

Part Three: NT Echoes

o If there’s time and you wish to go deeper, read Romans 12:9-21.

o What similarities do you see here between Jesus’ teaching and Paul’s?

o Which commands are most difficult?

o How did Jesus live them out?


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Lesson 13: Sermon on the Plain III (Luke 6:17-49)

I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts

them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and

laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but

could not shake it, because it was well built. – Luke 6:47-48

Building on the Rock (Putting Jesus’ words into practice):

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Teaching Outline for Luke Study

Lesson 14: Two Healings and a Telegram (Luke 7) Overarching Study Goals: Biblical literacy, redemptive-historical reading,


“SO WHAT” = Jesus is the fulfillment of hopes for Israel and the world.

Lesson Goals: Discuss what these stories reveal about Jesus’ identity,

character and purpose.

Part One: A Centurion’s Servant (Read Luke 7:1-10)

o Centurion: Roman officer in charge of a “century,” 10 squads of 8 soldiers.

o What makes this instance of healing stand out as surprisingly different?

o What was the usual relationship of Jews with the Romans?

o How is this man’s reputation established for us?

o In what ways does this Roman Centurion honor Jesus, the Jew?

o Can you explain what the Centurion is trying to communicate with his

comments about authority?

o Note the chain of command that the Centurion identifies in Jesus’ situation:

they are similar not just because they GIVE commands, but because they

are both conveying the command of an Emperor. The Centurion has put his

finger on the very thing the Jews refuse to see: WHO SENT JESUS! This is

the faith that is commended—not merely that the Centurion believed Jesus

was powerful enough to heal from a distance.

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Part Two: Death Meets Life at the Gate of Nain (Read 7:11-17) o In what ways is this miracle unique so far in the Gospel of Luke?

o What does this miracle add to the picture of Jesus’ identity and

character? Who is he, and what is he like?

o What does Luke emphasize in the reaction of the people? Why?

Part Three: A Telegram (see lyrics on back of student sheet for the reference!) o Read 7:18-23 o Contextual note: Though Luke doesn’t mention it here, Luke 3:19-20

informs us that Herod had arrested John, so he is sending this message from prison.

o What might have prompted John to inquire whether he’d identified Jesus correctly?

o Compare what John says about Jesus in Luke 3:15-17 with what Jesus’ ministry in Galilee looks like. (What might John think is missing?)

o I’ve included an excerpt from Matt Brown’s song “Psaltery” on the student note page – it gives a superb poetic suggestion of what was going on in the Prophet’s mind behind his prison bars.

o Where does Jesus’ answer come from? What more can you find out about what that section of Isaiah has to say?

o Why does Jesus answer John with an OT quotation?

o Remember that John the Baptist wasn’t raised by wolves – his dad was Zechariah, a priest! So he has grown up knowing these words. By quoting them, Jesus is communicating something about his identity.

What have you learned about Jesus’ identity, character, and purpose from these stories?


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Lesson 14: A Healing, a Resurrection, and a Telegram The Centurion’s Servant (Luke 7:1-10)

The Widow’s Son (Luke 7:11-17)

Telegram from John (Luke 7:18-23)

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Strange stories come to me Through these prison bars; But where are the earthquakes and falling stars? So please send this telegram; There isn't much time, Because I need some answers -- Oh, I need some answers! I guess what I mean Is that all these questions really boil down to one: Should I look for another, Or is my waiting done? From “Psaltery,” © Matt Brown, 2011

Luke Study Lesson 14 Student Notes cont’d

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Teaching Outline for Luke Study Lesson 15: Dinner at Simon’s (7:36-50); the Sower Parable (8:1-15)

Part One: Review Quiz

o Suggestion: Do as much as possible from memory. If students

forget, give them the verse references, but don’t read these passages

aloud – let them do the research.

o Who were John the Baptist’s parents? (Lk. 1:5)

o What was John’s first encounter with Jesus? (Lk. 3:39-45)

o What did John’s father predict about him? (Lk. 1:76)

o What did John preach? (Lk. 3:3)

o What was his occupation? (Lk. 3:2-3)

o What did Jesus do after John baptized him? (Lk. 4:1-2)

o What happened to John? (Lk. 3:19-20)

o What was John’s message to Jesus from prison? (Lk. 7:19)

o What was John’s response? (Lk. 7:22-23)

Part Two: Dinner at Simon’s

o Read Luke 7:36-50

o Suggested questions for discussion:

What contrast does Simon draw in his mind between himself

and this woman?

What contrast does Jesus draw?

What can we conclude about

the woman’s awareness of her sinfulness?

Simon’s awareness of his sinfulness?

How does this story help explain why so many prostitutes, tax

collectors, and other “sinners” of the community were drawn

to Jesus?

How does Jesus treat the woman?

What was the reaction of others present? (Similar reaction

elsewhere?)

“Your faith has saved you” – What did the woman believe?

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Part Three: Followers & Sower Parable (This passage will be reviewed next

time, so don’t worry about finishing the whole thing this time.)

o Read Luke 8:1-3

What do we learn here about Jesus’ followers and his

lifestyle?

o Read Luke 8:4-15

To whom did Jesus TELL this parable?

To whom did Jesus INTERPRET this parable?

What is the “seed”?

What would it mean to “sow” the word of God?

What are the 4 possibilities for the seed?

How does this parable illustrate Jesus’ own activity of

preaching to crowds?

Note that Jesus is about to send out the Apostles (Ch. 9) and

then the “Seventy-two” (Ch. 10). How could this parable be

seen as instruction to missionaries?

How is this parable relevant to our experience today?


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Lesson 15: Dinner at Simon’s and the Parable of the Sower (Luke 7 & 8)

Part One: Review Quiz

o Who were John the Baptist’s parents?

o What was John’s first encounter with Jesus?

o What did John’s father predict about him?

o What did John preach?

o What was his occupation?

o What did Jesus do after John baptized him?

o What happened to John?

o What was John’s message to Jesus from prison?

o What was Jesus’ response?

Part Two: Dinner at Simon’s (Luke 7:36-50)

Part Three: Followers & Sower Parable (Luke 8:1-15)

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Teaching Outline for Luke Study Lesson 16: Sower Parable (8:1-15); “Be Careful How you Hear” (8:16-25)

Part One: Followers & Sower Parable (May be review if it was covered at

all in last class)

o Read Luke 8:1-3

What do we learn here about Jesus’ followers and his

lifestyle?

o Read Luke 8:4-15

To whom did Jesus TELL this parable?

To whom did Jesus INTERPRET this parable?

What is the “seed”?

What would it mean to “sow” the word of God?

What are the 4 possibilities for the seed?

How does this parable illustrate Jesus’ own activity of

preaching to crowds?

Note that Jesus is about to send out the Apostles (Ch. 9) and

then the “Seventy-two” (Ch. 10). How could this parable be

seen as instruction to missionaries?

How is this parable relevant to our experience today?

Part Two: Being Careful How You Hear

o Read Luke 8:16-18 (Lamp on a stand)

How does this parable reflect the theme of the sower

parable?

What might the lamp (light) represent?

What does Jesus say about FRUITFULNESS in both parables?

What does he mean by this?

o Read Luke 8:19-21 (Mother & Brothers)

How does this incident also reflect the common theme of

these passages (being careful how you hear)?

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What is Jesus saying about his family (his people)? How does

someone become part of his family?

o Read Luke 8:22-25 (Calming the Storm)

How is Jesus’ humanity portrayed here?

How is Jesus’ divinity portrayed?

Maybe note the common heretical errors about Jesus’

nature that have been with us since the incarnation!

What obeys his words?

How does the obedience of creation illustrate (or show up!)

the obedience of people? What parallel with the common

theme (of listening to Jesus well or poorly) do you see here?

o Close with a reminder of the two builders – hear, or don’t hear!


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Lesson 16: Sower Parable (8:1-15); “Be Careful How you Hear” (8:16-25)

Jesus’ Followers & the Parable of the Sower (8:1-15)

The Lamp on the Stand (8:16-18)

Jesus’ Mother & Brothers (8:19-21)

Calming the Storm (8:22-25)

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Teaching Outline for Luke Study Lesson 17: Calming Storm (8:22-25); Demoniac (8:26-39); Healings (8:40-56)

Part One: Lord of Nature (may be review if the class got here last time – skip if

you wish.)

o Read Luke 8:22-25 (Calming the Storm)

How is Jesus’ humanity portrayed here?

How is Jesus’ divinity portrayed?

Maybe note the common heretical errors about Jesus’

nature that have been with us since the incarnation!

What obeys his words?

How does the obedience of creation illustrate (or show up!)

the obedience of people? What parallel with the common

theme (“be careful how you hear”) do you see here?

Part Two: Lord over all Spirits

o Read Luke 8:26-39

What happens when demons encounter Jesus in these

stories? What truths do they speak about Jesus?

Compare Luke 4:33-35, 41

Why might Jesus have wanted them to keep quiet?

What information do we gather here about the spirit

world?

o There was apparently heightened activity when

Jesus was around

o The evil spirits are servants of Satan

o They possess knowledge without love (compare

James 2:19)

Note significance of pigs – Gentile territory; demoniac may well

have been a Gentile.

Legion = many; a Roman legion had 6,000 soldiers.

How was the news spread?

What was the reaction of the locals? Why?

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What contrasts do we see here between the demon-

possessed man “before” and “after”?

What is his desire?

What is his commission from Jesus?

o First missionary to the Gentiles!

This discussion may lead to many questions about demons, demon possession,

and Satan (depending on who is present!). Here are some verses that relate;

go here if you want to, or deflect if you don’t. If you use them, you might list

them on the board and then assign different people to look them up and read

them aloud, jotting down information that is gathered.

Your Enemy, the Devil

Although it is out of fashion to believe the devil exists, our New

Testament takes him into account. He is among the “rulers and

authorities in the heavenly places” who is put in his place by the

revelation of God’s wisdom through the existence of the Church

(Eph. 3:10). What can you find out about Satan from the following

reliable sources?

John 8:44 Matthew 4:1-11 Matthew 13:39

Matthew 25:41 Ephesians 4:27 Ephesians 6:10-16

1 Timothy 3:7 1 Peter 5:8 1 John 3:8

Hebrews 2:14-15 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Ephesians 2:1-3

Romans 16:20 2 Corinthians 11:14 Acts 5:3; 13:8-10

Part Three: Woman Healed & Jairus’ Daughter Raised

o Read Luke 8:40-48, 49-56

In what ways is Jesus master of these situations?

Is there anything that sparks further questions in you from

these stories?

What is Luke telling us about Jesus in chapter 8?


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Lesson 17: Jesus: Master Over Nature, Demons, Sickness and Death

Part One: Lord of Nature (Luke 8:22-25)

Part Two: Lord over all Spirits (Luke 8:26-39)

Part Three: A Woman Healed & Jairus’ Daughter Raised (Luke 8:40-48, 49-56)

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Teaching Outline for Luke Study Lesson 18: Luke 9:1-27 (Expectations and Instructions)

Part One: Apostles Sent (Luke 9:1-6)

o What was their mission?

How would they be reinforcing the verbal announcement?

o How were they equipped by Jesus?

o Why did they go out in poverty?

o What were they to expect by way of response?

How does this task relate to the parable of the sower?

Part Two: Herod makes a cameo (Luke 9:7-9)

o What were the rumors about Jesus at this time?

Why Elijah?

o What was Herod’s reaction?

Why? (What do we know of Herod that might give a clue as

to his motivation?)

Part Three: Feeding the Multitude (Luke 9:10-17)

o How did Jesus treat the crowds that followed him?

o Note parallel with Elisha (only BIGGER!!) – 2 Kings 4:42ff.

o What was the significance of this miracle?

What expectations might people have of Jesus, after

experiencing this?

Compare the devil’s taunt – “IF you are the Son of God,

command this stone to become bread.” (Luke 4:3)

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Part Four: Expectations (Luke 9:18-27)

o A question of identity – who else in this Gospel has named Jesus

“Christ” so far?

Luke 2:11 (angels)

Luke 2:26 (Simeon)

Luke 3:15-17 (by implication; John)

Luke 4:41 (demons)

o Why did Jesus ask his disciples not to publish his identity yet?

o What expectations does he set forth about his own fate?

o What expectations of the disciples does he probably correct?

o What expectations does he add for his followers?

Why did they need to know these things?

Compare Luke 6:22-23, re. persecution

o How did his disciples probably feel about all this information?


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Luke Study Notes Page Lesson 18: Luke 9:1-27 (Expectations and Instructions)

Part One: Apostles Sent (Luke 9:1-6)

Part Two: Herod makes a cameo (Luke 9:7-9)

Part Three: Feeding the Multitude (Luke 9:10-17)

Part Four: Expectations (Luke 9:18-27)

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Lesson 19: Luke 9:18-36 (Expectations and Identity)

Part One: Expectations (Luke 9:18-27)

o A question of identity – who else in this Gospel has named Jesus

“Christ” so far?

Luke 2:11 (angels)

Luke 2:26 (Simeon)

Luke 3:15-17 (by implication; John)

Luke 4:41 (demons)

o Why did Jesus ask his disciples not to publish his identity yet?

o What expectations does he set forth about his own fate?

o What expectations of the disciples does he probably correct?

o What expectations does he add for his followers?

Why did they need to know these things?

Compare Luke 6:22-23, re. persecution

o How did his disciples probably feel about all this information?

o Why was “take up your cross” a particularly powerful picture in

those days?

In what ways do Christians today bear similar “crosses”? (Is

this a generalization about the discomforts and

disappointments of life in a fallen world, or is it specifically

about persecution and rejection for the faith?)

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Part Two: The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36)

o Note the “inner ring” of the three closest disciples.

o What was the great change that came upon Jesus?

o Why were Moses and Elijah involved?

Great prophet-deliverers

Represent the “Law” and “prophets” of OT

Jesus is a “2nd Moses” – see Deut. 18:15

Elijah was expected to return whenever God would complete

his deliverance of his people.

o What did these great figures talk about?

Why “exodus”? What’s significant about this term (in the

Greek)?

How is Jesus going to perform a second “exodus”? What will

this involve?

Note that they were discussing a known plan of God. Has Jesus

tried to explain this plan already?

o What was Peter’s reaction?

Why might this betray a lack of understanding?

Trying to keep the moment permanent

Recognizes equality between these three “greats” – but

Jesus is uniquely greater than.

o What message is heard from God? What does this mean?

How does this compare with God’s message at Jesus’

baptism? (See Luke 3:22)

How does this affirm Peter’s confession of Jesus’ identity?

Jesus is GREATER THAN; he is UNIQUE; he should be HEEDED.

What words of Jesus do the disciples have a hard time

hearing?


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Lesson 19: Expectations and Identity (Luke 9)

Part One: Expectations (Luke 9:18-27)

Part Two: The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36)

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Lesson 20: Luke 9:37-62 (Jesus Cleans Up After Disciples)

Part One: Exorcism (Luke 9:37-43)

o What initial problem is presented here?

o What is the next problem? (disciples’ inability)

o How does Jesus react?

Whom is he rebuking? Who is “faithless & twisted” (ESV)?

o Compare the parallel account in Mark 9:14-29. Warn students to

listen for differences between the accounts.

What does Luke leave out?

Setting: disciples arguing with scribes

Conversation with father: “Help my unbelief!”

Crowd dynamics: amazement, mob scene

Exorcism details: mute & deaf spirit; boy like a corpse

Post-game analysis: Prayer (or prayer & fasting?)

needed.

Why might Luke have shortened the story? What does he

want his readers to focus on?

Problem of disciples’ powerlessness

Lack of faith – What have the disciples recently been

struggling to understand and believe? (Look at 9:35,

9:44; are the disciples ashamed of these hard teachings

– cf. 9:26?)

Jesus’ power, by contrast

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Part Two: Hard Truths (Luke 9:44-45)

o Reread Luke 9:18-20 as well.

o What would a response of BELIEF look like in these scenes?

o Why did they have trouble believing this information?

Part Three: Correcting Misconceptions (Luke 9:46-56)

o Read Luke 9:46-50

What two misconceptions do the disciples bring up?

How does Jesus correct them?

What do we learn about the disciples here? (What matters to

them?)

What do we learn about the Kingdom of God? (What matters

to God?)

o Read Luke 9:51-56

What do we learn about Jesus here?

Why is he determined to go to Jerusalem?

What misunderstanding do the disciples express?

What matters to them?

What is Jesus’ reaction?


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Part Four: Cost of Discipleship (Luke 9:57-62)

o What priorities (or realities) do these people have?

o What are Jesus’ priorities (or realities)?

o Do you think these are universal priorities (for all times and places),

or are they specific to that historical moment, when Jesus was

walking around on the earth in 1st century Palestine?


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Lesson 20: Luke 9:37-62 (Jesus Cleans Up After Disciples)

Part One: Exorcism (Luke 9:37-43)

Part Two: Hard Truths (Luke 9:44-45)

Part Three: Correcting Misconceptions (Luke 9:46-56)

Part Four: Cost of Discipleship (Luke 9:57-62)

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Lesson 21: Luke 9:57-10:24 (Working for Jesus)

Part One: Cost of Discipleship (Luke 9:57-62)

o What priorities do these people have?

o What realities does Jesus challenge them with? Why?

o Do you think these are universal priorities (for all times and places),

or are they specific to that historical moment, when Jesus was

walking around on the earth in 1st century Palestine?

Part Two: The Seventy-Two (Luke 10:1-12)

o How is this sending different from the sending of the 12 (in 9:1-6)?

o How is it the same?

o What is the purpose of this mission?

o What is meant by “harvest” and “laborers”?

o Why does Jesus urge them to PRAY here?

What is the goal of this prayer?

Why is prayer the thing that is necessary? (Why not just hire

a really enthusiastic recruitment officer?)

What would MOTIVATE a person to live as Jesus challenged in

the previous passage? (conversion, new heart: God’s work!)

o What instructions stand out for you as interesting or puzzling?

o What two responses can the missionaries expect?

What are they to do in each case?

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Part Three: Woes on Jewish Cities (10:12-16)

o What is Jesus concerned about here?

o Note that Tyre & Sidon are Gentile cities, while Chorazin & Bethsaida

are Jewish.

What point is Jesus making about the response of Gentiles vs.

the response of Jews?

Note parallels with John 1:11, Luke 4 (what angered the

crowd?)

o What does it mean to reject Jesus? (v.16)

Note parallel with 9:48

What does this say about Jesus’ identity and calling?

Part Four: The Return of the Seventy-Two (Luke 10:17-24)

o What do we learn here about the spirit world?

o What do we learn about the Father and the Son?

o Why are the disciples blessed, being in the time period that they

are?

Can you name some prophets and kings that would have liked

to be in their sandals?


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Lesson 21: Working for Jesus

Part One: Cost of Discipleship (Luke 9:57-62)

Part Two: The Seventy-Two (Luke 10:1-12)

Part Three: Woes on Jewish Cities (10:12-16)

Part Four: The Return of the Seventy-Two (Luke 10:17-24)

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