Luke 11 The Lord s Prayer Read Luke 11:1-4

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1 Luke 11 The Lord s Prayer Read Luke 11: Luke s gospel has the largest record of Jesus prayer life. One day when Jesus finished praying, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray (v. 1). Notice that he didn t ask Jesus to teach them how to pray; the Jews had ritualistic and defined prayers for many occasions. What was this disciple requesting of Jesus? 2. This disciple asked Jesus to teach them to pray as John also taught his disciples (v. 1) What can you infer about John from this disciple s request? 3. As Jesus began to answer this disciple s request, He said, When you pray (v. 2). The word when implied that each disciple would set aside time to pray. How often should we pray? (See Luke 18:1; 21:36; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17.) 4. Although this disciple did not ask Jesus, Lord teach us how to pray, the answer to this question is important to know. How should we pray? (See Romans 12:12; Colossians 4:2; 1 Peter 4:7.) 5. Jesus gave His disciples a model prayer (see vv. 2-4). Often referred to as the Lord s Prayer, it is better named the Disciples Prayer. To whom was this model prayer addressed? To whom should we pray? (See also John 1:12-13.) Luke 11 Page 1

2 6. Jesus instructed the disciples to pray to our Father (v. 2). This was revolutionary, since none of the Old Testament prayers refer to God as Father. This phrase implies a personal relationship with God. How was it that the disciples could refer to God as Father? (See John 1:12-13; Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6.) 7. What does the word hallowed mean (see v. 2)? What was to be hallowed? (See Leviticus 10:3; 2 Samuel 7:26.) 8. What kingdom are we to pray for (see v. 2)? (See also Daniel 2:44; Matthew 4:17; 16:28; Luke 1:32-33.) 9. Jesus instructed His disciples to pray that our Father s will be done on earth as it is in heaven (v. 2). What is the will of God? (See Matthew 26:42; Luke 22:42; Acts 21:14.) 10. God s will is found in His ways, which are found in His Word. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 5:18; 1 Timothy 2:4; 1 Peter 2:15; 2 Peter 3:9. What do these passages reveal about God s specific will? Luke 11 Page 2

3 11. God s will is done on earth when we choose to do what His Word says and walk in His ways. God s will will also be done on earth during the millennial reign of Christ (see Revelation 20:4-6). His will will also be done in the new heavens and new earth (see Revelation 21). How can you ensure that your life is an answer to the prayer, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven? (See Leviticus 11:44; Matthew 5:48; 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 7; 1 Peter 1:14-16.) 12. Jesus shifted the focus of the model prayer from God s reverence and reign to our requests and requirements. What might daily bread refer to (see v. 3)? (See also Exodus 16:16-35; Proverbs 30:8; Matthew 4:4, John 6:31-35; 1 Timothy 6:8.) 13. The next part of the model prayer is for forgiveness of sins (see v. 4). How did our Father provide for that requirement? (See Acts 13:38; 1 Corinthians 15:3; Colossians 2:13; Hebrews 9:28; 1 Peter 2:24.) 14. What debt was Jesus referring to (see v. 4)? (See also Matthew 18:21-27, 34; Luke 7:40-48.) 15. Jesus instructed His disciples to pray, For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us (v.4 ).To what extent are we to forgive those who are indebted to us? (See Mark 11:25; Luke 6:37; Ephesians 4:32.) Luke 11 Page 3

4 16. In the Bible, sin is often referred to as a debt that requires payment. To pay a debt, a payment is remitted; the act of paying is referred to as remission. What was the payment, the currency that was remitted for the remission of our sins? (See 1 Corinthians 6:20; 7:23; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 5:9.) 17. Why was this currency required for the remission of our sins? (See Leviticus 17:11; Hebrews 9:22.) 18. Now that our sin debt has been paid, what debt remains for us to pay? (See Romans 13:8.) 19. Jesus instructed His disciples to pray that they wouldn t be led into temptation (see v. 4). How are we led into temptation? (See Matthew 26:41; James 1:13-15.) 20. From whom should we pray for deliverance (see v. 4)? (See also John 17:15; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 John 5:18.) Luke 11 Page 4

5 Parable of the Persistent Friend Read Luke 11: A contrast sets something in opposition to something else in order to show or emphasize differences. Jesus gave a parable to teach His disciples to pray, contrasting the friend with the Father. In the parable, what was requested of the friend? When was the request made? Why? (See vv. 5-6.) 22. Because of the time of day, in what situation did the friend find himself (see v. 7)? 23. Jesus point was that the man did not rise and answer the request out of friendship; rather, he rose and obliged the request for a different, specific reason. What was that reason (see v. 8)? 24. Jesus used the parable to instruct His disciples how to pray. What three imperatives did Jesus instruct His disciples to follow in prayer (see v. 9)? 25. What did Jesus promise to those who follow these instructions (see v. 10)? Luke 11 Page 5

6 Parable of the Good Father Read Luke 11: Jesus gave His disciples another parable to contrast a good, loving, earthly father with the heavenly Father. What three things might a son ask from his earthly father (see vv )? 27. What three things would the earthly father not give in response to his son s requests (see vv )? 28. Jesus contrasted the goodness and generosity of a loving, earthly father with the goodness and generosity of the heavenly Father. In what quantity did Jesus say the heavenly Father would give to those who ask Him (see v. 13)? 29. The earthly son asked the earthly father for earthly things. Jesus said that the heavenly Father will give a heavenly gift to those who ask. What is that heavenly gift (see v. 13)? (See also Romans 12:3, 6; 1 Corinthians 3:10; 15:10; Ephesians 3:7; 4:7; James 1:17.) 30. The man went to his friend to ask for something he needed in order to give it to another friend. He asked for earthly provision. Jesus said our heavenly Father wants to give to those who ask Him a heavenly provision. Why is it that we ask for earthly provision instead of this heavenly provision? (See Psalm 66:18; Colossians 3:2; James 4:3.) Luke 11 Page 6

7 31. What will the heavenly Father give to those who ask Him for heavenly things? (See Psalm 84:11.) Christ Heals the Demoniac Read Luke 11: Demons affected the humans they possessed in a multitude of ways. What effect did this demon that Jesus cast out have on its host (see v. 14)? 33. What was the person who had been demon-possessed able to do once Jesus cast out the demon (see v. 14)? 34. When the multitude witnessed this demonic exorcism, how did they respond (see v. 14)? What did they say? (See Matthew 9:32-33.) Christ s Power Not from Satan Read Luke 11: Some who witnessed this demonic exorcism responded critically to this miraculous demonstration of power by Jesus. What was their response (see v. 15)? Who were these critics? (See Matthew 9:34.) 36. What did those who tested Jesus seek from Him (see v. 16)? Who were they? (See Matthew 12:38.) Luke 11 Page 7

8 37. One of Jesus divine powers was recorded in the first few words of verse 17. What power was that? (See also Psalm 139:2; Matthew 12:25; Luke 6:8.) How should this affect your life? (See 2 Corinthians 10:5.) 38. Jesus said that the Pharisees accusation was illogical (see vv ) and hypocritical (see v. 19). He said that if His casting out of demons was by the finger of God, then what should the Pharisees have acknowledged (see v. 20)? 39. Read Jesus statements in Luke 11:17. Why is spiritual unity in your home important? (See also 2 Corinthians 6:14.) 40. What did Jesus say is required to enter a strong man s palace, overcome him, and divide his spoils (see vv )? (See also Mark 3:27.) 41. The strong man Jesus referred to in this parable is Satan, and Jesus is the One stronger than him. How did Jesus work on the cross bind the strong man? (See John 12:31; Colossians 2:15; Hebrews 2:14; 1 John 3:8; 4:4; 5:18.) Luke 11 Page 8

9 42. From Jesus perspective, there are only two sides to be on. What are those two sides? What must one do in order to demonstrate which side they re on (see v. 23)? (See also Matthew 12:30; Mark 9:40.) 43. Jesus gave some insight into the spiritual realm of demons (see vv ). Where did He say an unclean spirit goes when it goes out of a man (see v. 24)? (See also Job 1:7; 1 Peter 5:8.) 44. Because the unclean spirit was unable to find what it was seeking, where did it return? With whom did he return (see vv )? 45. Jesus used the illustration of the unclean spirit departing from and returning to a man to demonstrate how it would be for the generation that saw and heard His miracles without repenting. Due to their lack of repentance, what would their final condition be (see v. 26)? (See also John 4:48.) 46. Jesus had just cast out a mute demon, and the Pharisees attributed His powers to Beelzebub. Jesus explained His power over the Evil One and gave insight into the dreadful existence of demons. As He was saying these things, a woman shouted out to Him. What did she say (see v. 27)? Luke 11 Page 9

10 47. By not disagreeing with the woman, it seems Jesus agreed with her. Was she correct? (See Luke 1:28, 48.) 48. In the culture of Jesus day, a woman who gave birth to a son was considered blessed by God, but a woman who was barren was thought of as cursed by God. According to Jesus, how is a person truly blessed (see v. 28)? Christ s Only Sign Is Jonah Read Luke 11: In Matthew s account, the scribes and Pharisees wanted to see a sign from Jesus (see Matthew 12:38). How did Jesus describe the generation that seeks after a sign (see v. 29)? 50. What sign did Jesus say would be given to that generation (see v. 29)? 51. How did Jesus relate the sign of the prophet Jonah to the sign that would be given to the scribes and Pharisees (see v. 30)? (See also Matthew 12:40.) Luke 11 Page 10

11 52. Jesus used the men of Nineveh and the queen of the South (Sheba) (see 1 Kings 10:1-13) as examples of people who heard, saw, and were changed. How should we also hear and change? (See Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 11:28; John 20:29.) 53. Jesus said, The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it (v. 32). Why would the generation that Jesus spoke of be condemned by the men of Nineveh? (See also Jonah 3:5.) Parable of the Lighted Lamp Read Luke 11: Jesus said that once a lamp is lit, it should not be put in a secret place or hidden under a basket, but rather put on a lampstand (see v. 33). What did Jesus say the light of the lamp would allow people to do (see v. 33)? (See also Ecclesiastes 12:14; Matthew 10:26-27; Luke 8:16-17; 12:3; 1 Corinthians 4:5.) 55. In Jesus parable of the lighted lamp, what do you think the light of the lamp refers to? (See Psalm 43:3; 119:105; Proverbs 6:23; John 3:19; 8:12; Matthew 5:14; Ephesians 5:8-13; 2 Peter 1:19.) Luke 11 Page 11

12 56. Jesus said, The lamp of the body is the eye (v. 34). Describe what our body will be like if our eye is good and if it is bad (see vv. 34, 36). 57. In order to ensure that your whole body your life is full of light, what three things did Jesus say must be present or done (see vv )? Woes on the Pharisees Read Luke 11: Jesus was invited to dine at a Pharisee s house, so He went in and sat down to eat (see v. 37). What caused the Pharisee to marvel at Jesus (see v. 38)? 59. Jewish oral traditions were written down and studied and became known as the Mishnah. One of these traditions dealt with the meticulous ritual of washing hands before and during meals. It was these traditions that the Pharisees held in higher regard than the Word of God. How did Jesus describe the cleanliness of the Pharisees (see v. 39)? 60. In His rebuke of the Pharisees hypocrisy of being clean on the outside but not on the inside (see v. 40), Jesus dealt with a spiritual uncleanness He saw within them greed (see v. 39). What solution did Jesus offer them to become clean on the inside (see v. 41)? Luke 11 Page 12

13 61. The other spiritual uncleanness Jesus saw within the Pharisees was wickedness (see v. 39). Wickedness is a broad term that can include many forms of evil. It is easy for us to be like the Pharisees and look good on the outside but be filled with wickedness within. How can we become clean within? (See Matthew 5:8; John 17:17; Ephesians 5:26; James 1:21; 1 Peter 1:22-23.) 62. Jesus pronounced numerous woes upon the Pharisees (see v. 42). What does woe mean? 63. What was the reason for the first woe pronounced upon the Pharisees (see v. 42)? 64. What was the reason for the second woe pronounced upon the Pharisees (see v. 43)? 65. What was the reason for the third woe pronounced upon the Pharisees (see v. 44)? (See also Numbers 19:16.) Woes on the Lawyers Read Luke 11: An expert in the Law of God, a lawyer, expressed his concerns to Jesus over the woes directed towards the Pharisees and scribes. He said that Jesus sayings reproached (expressed disapproval or criticism of) lawyers too (see v. 45). Jesus proceeded to give three woes to the lawyers. What was the reason for the first woe pronounced upon the lawyers (see v. 46)? Luke 11 Page 13

14 67. What was the reason for the second woe pronounced upon the lawyers (v. 47)? 68. One greater than Solomon (see v. 31) and Jonah (see v. 32) rebuked the lawyers for building tombs for the prophets, which meant they approved their fathers killing of the prophets (see v. 48). What was the drastic repercussion of this second woe (see vv )? 69. What was the reason for the third woe pronounced upon the lawyers (see v. 52)? (See also Matthew 15:14; 23:16, 24.) 70. How did the scribes (lawyers) and Pharisees respond to the woes Jesus pronounced upon them (see vv )? 71. We can tend to be like the Pharisees and lawyers by putting our traditions, beliefs, and expectations above the truths contained in the Word of God. The solution to this evil tendency was given to the woman who shouted out to Jesus. What is the solution (see v. 28)? 72. When we receive truth, revelation, and light from God s Word, we ought not hide it but put it up on a lampstand (see v. 33). This is what the Pharisees and lawyers should have been doing as religious leaders in the nation of Israel. How can we ensure that the truths of God s Word within us shines brightly for all to see? (See Matthew 5:16; 7:17; John 13:34-35; 1 Peter 2:12.) Luke 11 Page 14