Women Alive in Christ: Study His Life, Know His Heart, Rejoice in His Presence A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS Lesson Sixteen: A Second Group of Parables Lesson Texts: Luke 13:22-17:10 A. The Strait Gate. Warned Against Herod (Luke 13:22-35) 1. a. What question prompted Jesus teaching on the narrow or strait gate? [vs. 23-30] b. What [*do you think] is the main lesson of this teaching? [c. *What does make every effort mean: is it a heart issue or a works issue?] 2. a. What warning was given to Jesus? b. What was His response? [*and what did He mean by that response?] [c. *What do you understand about the heart of Jesus from verse 34?] B. Dining with a Pharisee, Sabbath Healing; Three Lessons Suggested by the Event (Luke 14:1-24) 3. a. What response did Jesus get from the lawyers and Pharisees when He asked them if it were lawful to heal on the Sabbath? b. What did Jesus do as a result of their response? [c. *What is the truth that the Pharisees did not understand or refused to admit in verses 5-6?] 4. a. In the parable taught to those He observed choosing the chief rooms (NKJV: best places ), what did Jesus suggest they do when invited to a wedding? [b. *How prevalent do you think this attitude is our churches today?] 5. a. What suggestion did Jesus make to His host in reference to inviting others to dinner? [b. *What promise is given for those who follow that suggestion?] [c. *Do you think this attitude is prevalent today?]
Women Alive In Christ: Study His Life, Know His Heart, Rejoice in His Presence Lesson 16 - Page 2 of 5 6. a. In the parable of the great supper, what excuses were offered for not being able to accept the invitation? b. What is the main lesson of the parable? [c. *How does it speak to you personally?] C. Cost of Discipleship Must be Counted (Luke 14:25-35) 7. Whom did Jesus say one must hate (love less) if he is to be His disciple? 8. What two examples did Jesus use to teach that one needs to count the cost before becoming His disciple? D. The Parables of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and Lost Son (Luke 15:1-32) 9. What group of people criticized Jesus for allowing publicans and sinners to come near Him to hear His teaching? 10. a. In responding to the above criticism, what parable did Jesus teach? b. What is its main lesson? 11. What did Jesus say causes joy in heaven? 12. What is the main lesson of the lost coin? 13. a. Briefly summarize the parable of the lost son. b. What is its main lesson? 14. Compare and contrast the teachings of the three parables in Luke 15.
Women Alive In Christ: Study His Life, Know His Heart, Rejoice in His Presence Lesson 16 - Page 3 of 5 E. The Parable of the Unrighteous Steward (Luke 16:1-18) 15. a. In the parable of the unjust steward, how did the steward prepare for his future after being told he would no longer be a steward? b. What is the main lesson of this parable? 16. Can one serve both God and mammon [possessions/money]? Explain. 17. a. Why and how did the Pharisees try to justify themselves? b. What does Jesus teach in response to their derision of Him? [c. *How does Jesus teaching speak to your heart?] F. The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) 18. a. Compare the respective conditions of Lazarus and the rich man while they lived. b. What were their statuses after they died? 19. a. What request did the rich man make of Abraham? b. Of what did Abraham remind him? c. What other reason did Abraham give for not granting his request? 20. a. After his first request was refused, what did the rich man then request? b. How did Abraham reply? [c. *Does this parable bring a seriousness into your heart?]
Women Alive In Christ: Study His Life, Know His Heart, Rejoice in His Presence Lesson 16 - Page 4 of 5 G. Concerning Offenses, Faith and Service (Luke 17:1-10) 21. a. What is an offense [NKJ] as used in this text? b. How [*do you think] is it impossible for offenses not to occur? 22. What in the text indicates the seriousness of offending a little one and causing him to stumble? 23. a. What should be the Christian s attitude and action toward his brother who sins against him? [b. *in the NKJ version, verse 3 starts out: take heed to yourselves -what does that mean in this context?] 24. a. What request did His apostles make after Jesus taught them the lesson on forgiveness? b. Why do you think they made such a request? c. What was Jesus response to their request? 25. Explain what Jesus meant when He said, So likewise you, when you have done all those things which are commanded, say, We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.
Women Alive in Christ: Study His Life, Know His Heart, Rejoice in His Presence Lesson 16 Page 5 of 5 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 1. a. What new thing did you learn as you studied this week? Women Alive in Christ Application Questions: b. Was there something familiar to you that now took on a new meaning and purpose for your life? 2. a. Was there something in this week s lesson about Jesus that particularly touched your heart? b. Did you have Eyes to See Him in your own life this week? 3. a. What did you learn about other individuals in this lesson? b. Can you relate to them in any way? 4. Has this week s study challenged you, strengthened or grown you in your faith, trust or love for Jesus? 5. Were you convicted in any way? 6. What would God have you do in response to what has been revealed to you through the Scriptures? Are you willing to make and express a measurable goal to share with your group in an effort and desire for accountability? 7. Write out your personal prayer request to share briefly with your group (in giving your request, please refrain from unnecessary details so that we make sure we hear from everyone and that there is time to pray.)