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1 Firm Foundations: Luke Study (Volume Two) -- Lessons 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) Lesson 14: Two Healings and a Telegram (Luke 7) Lesson 15: Dinner, Sower (Luke 7 & 8) Lesson 16: Sower (review), Hearing (Luke 8) Lesson 17: Storm, Demoniac (Luke 8) Lesson 18: Expectations & Instructions (Luke 9) Lesson 19: Expectations & Identity (Luke 9) Lesson 20: Jesus Cleans Up After Disciples (Luke 9) Lesson 21: Working for Jesus (Luke 9-10) Page1 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

2 Teaching Outline for Luke Study Lesson 11: 12 Apostles and Jesus Teaching (Luke 6:12-16; 6:17-36) 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? Page 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? 2 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015 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.

3 Luke Study Lesson 11 Teacher Notes cont d 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? Page3 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

4 Luke Study Lesson 11 Teacher Notes cont d 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 Page4 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

5 (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? Page5 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

6 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) Page6 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

7 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, 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, 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? Page7 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

8 Luke Study Lesson 12 Teacher Notes cont d 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? 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? Page 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?) 8 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015 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. )

9 Luke Study Lesson 12 Teacher Notes cont d 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? Page9 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

10 Luke Study Notes Page 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) Page10 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

11 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) Page11 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

12 Luke Study Lesson 13 Teacher Notes cont d 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? Page12 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

13 Luke Study Notes Page 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): Page13 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

14 Teaching Outline for Luke Study Lesson 14: Two Healings and a Telegram (Luke 7) Overarching Study Goals: Biblical literacy, redemptive-historical reading, knowing Jesus, so what. 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. Page14 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

15 Luke Study Lesson 14 Teacher Notes cont d 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? Page15 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

16 Luke Study Notes Page 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) Page16 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

17 Luke Study Lesson 14 Student Notes cont d 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 Page17 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

18 Teaching Outline for Luke Study Lesson 15: Dinner at Simon s (7:36-50); the Sower Parable (8:1-15) Page 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? 18 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015 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)

19 Luke Study Lesson 15 Teacher Notes cont d 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? Page19 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

20 Luke Study Notes Page 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) Page20 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

21 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)? Page21 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

22 Luke Study Lesson 16 Teacher Notes cont d 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! Page22 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

23 Luke Study Notes Page 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) Page23 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

24 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? Page24 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

25 Luke Study Lesson 17 Teacher Notes cont d What contrasts do we see here between the demonpossessed man before and after? What is his desire? What is his commission from Jesus? o First missionary to the Gentiles! Matthew 4:1-11 Ephesians 4:27 1 Peter 5:8 2 Thessalonians 3:3 2 Corinthians 11:14 Matthew 13:39 Ephesians 6: John 3:8 Ephesians 2:1-3 Acts 5:3; 13:8-10 Part Three: Woman Healed & Jairus Daughter Raised o Read Luke 8:40-48, 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? Page John 8:44 Matthew 25:41 1 Timothy 3:7 Hebrews 2:14-15 Romans 16:20 25 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015 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?

26 Luke Study Notes Page 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) Page26 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

27 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) Page27 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

28 Luke Study Lesson 18 Teacher Notes cont d 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? Page28 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

29 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) Page29 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

30 Teaching Outline for Luke Study 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?) Page30 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

31 Luke Study Lesson 19 Teacher Notes cont d 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 2 nd 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? Page31 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

32 Luke Study Notes Page Lesson 19: Expectations and Identity (Luke 9) Part One: Expectations (Luke 9:18-27) Part Two: The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36) Page32 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

33 Teaching Outline for Luke Study 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: 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 Page33 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

34 Luke Study Lesson 20 Teacher Notes cont d 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? Page34 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

35 Luke Study Lesson 20 Teacher Notes cont d 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 1 st century Palestine? Page35 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

36 Luke Study Notes Page 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) Page36 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

37 Teaching Outline for Luke Study 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 1 st 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? Page37 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

38 Luke Study Lesson 21 Teacher Notes cont d 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? Page38 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

39 Luke Study Notes Page 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) Page39 Luke Study Vol. 2 (Chs. 6-10) A. Paige Britton 2015

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