Week 11 - The New Testament

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What was the best book you ever read?

New Testament

Luke 14 ~ Luke 15 ~ Luke 16 ~ Luke 17 ~ John 11

1.     Why does Jesus often reply to His enemies’ attacks with a question? (Luke 14:6) How might that be helpful as a witnessing tool for you?

2.     How might Luke 14:21 change our approach to evangelism and missions?

3.     Why does Jesus describe the life of a Christian in such serious terms? (Luke 14:25-33)

4.     Why does Jesus use the parable of the lost sheep, coin, and son? Why do we sometimes lose our joy in witness?  Why do we sometimes give up and lose our urgency or focus?  How can we sometimes be like the older son who grumbles and complains? (Luke 15)

5.     Read Luke 16:10. What has the Lord entrusted to you?  How are you managing it and using it?  How can we be more faithful in how we manage and use our: finances, time, relationships, physical health, or mental health?

6.     Read the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31.  When the rich man finds himself in Hell, what is his first request?  What is his second request?  Why does Abraham answer the way he does?  How should this impact our witnessing?

7.     Look at Luke 17:3-4.  Why do we avoid this process?  Who might we do better in holding accountable?  Who do we need to do better at forgiving?

8.     What do you think it would’ve been like to be a leper?  What would it have been like to be healed?  How much has Jesus healed us?  How should the parable of the healed lepers change our hearts to be more regularly grateful?

9.     Why do you think there is an ongoing interest, even in Jesus’ day, of the “end times” (Luke 17:20-37)? How does Luke 17:33 apply to our daily living and perspective?

10.  How does the story of the death and resurrection of Lazarus (John 11) impact you?  What do you think it was like to be in Mary & Martha’s situation as they watched their brother die without Jesus’ intervention?  What do you think was going through their minds when Jesus promised to resurrect Lazarus (John 11:23)?  How does it affect you to see Jesus weep and be moved alongside them as they grieve (John 11:33-38)?  Read John 11:44. How does this give you hope in facing your own future death?  How does it motivate you for more boldness and passion in evangelism and missions?

11.  Why were the religious leaders so committed to kill Jesus (John 11:45-57)?  How and where might Christians today expect and prepare for similar persecution?