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Promises of the Upside-Down Kingdom (17-23), Warnings to the Self-Sufficient (24 – 26), The Radical Ethic of Love and Mercy: Imitating the Character of God (27 – 36) 👉 Read Luke 6:17 - 36 Q1. “Sermon on the Plain” (Luke 6:17–49) and “Sermon on the Mount” (Matt 5–7) contain similar teachings but reflect different emphases. Compare two passages, especially on the setting and audience. Answers 👉 Setting: • Luke: A level place (plain), stressing nearness and accessibility. • Matthew: A mountain, highlighting authority and continuity with Moses. Audience: • Luke: A large crowd from Judea, Jerusalem, and Gentile regions (Tyre and Sidon), emphasizing the inclusive reach of the Kingdom. • Matthew: Primarily disciples, emphasizing instruction for committed followers. Matthew emphasizes the Kingdom of Heaven—its fulfillment of Scripture and its global proclamation—while Luke highlights God’s saving work among the lost and marginalized and calls for personal, costly commitment...

While the Pharisees clung to the rituals of the Sabbath, Jesus affirmed that He is the Lord of the Sabbath and revealed its true purpose: to preserve and save life. 👉 Read Luke 6:1 - 16 Q1. "The Son of Man is the lord of the Sabbath" means that Jesus has the authority to reveal its meaning and fulfill the Sabbath law. As you read verses 3, 4, and 9, what would you say about the true meaning of the Sabbath?  Answers 👉 ANS: Mercy and love, the Sabbath law is for man,  Jesus used the example of David to show that the Scriptures should be interpreted in the spirit of love and compassion. Although David broke the law, God did not condemn him, yet the Pharisees could not explain this, revealing their limited understanding of the law and its purpose. They, however, judged the disciples for what seemed like a Sabbath violation.  “Lord of the Sabbath:” Jesus revealed God’s true intention for the law and, in a sense, redefined it, fulfilling its purpose through His sacr...

Jesus, purposefully, announced forgiveness of sins. He said He came to call sinners to repentance. This is a new wine: Salvation through forgiveness, but they don’t want it. 👉 Read Luke 5:17 - 39 Q1. When Jesus was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law who came from all villages. What was their purpose? (22) Answers 👉 ‘Hostile’ attitude: They came to verify or judge Jesus’ teaching and ministry.  They had already concluded that Jesus was not from God, and they sat there only to find something to accuse Him of. We, by contrast, are called to remain open-minded to God’s work and His intervention in our lives. Otherwise, we become judgmental and miss what God is accomplishing in our own day. Q2. When they lowered a person with paralysis on a stretcher from the rooftop, what did Jesus say to them? Why did Jesus say that? Answer 👉 Your sins are forgiven.  To let them know that Jesus had the authority to forgive sins on Earth. Surely, healing is easier tha...

Jesus called fishermen who confessed their sinfulness to become His disciples. He willingly touched a leper and cleansed him. Through these acts, Jesus revealed that His ministry is to forgive sinners and to make the unclean clean. 👉 Read Luke 5:1 - 16 Q1. When the people gathered to listen to Jesus’ word, Simon and his fellow fishermen were washing their ( ). Jesus got into Simon’s boat and asked him to put out a little from the shore so that He could ( ) the crowd. After He finished teaching, He told Simon to let down the nets in ( ) water. Trusting Jesus’ word, Simon obeyed and caught a great number of fish. Answers 👉 ANS: nets, teach, deep. Notably, Simon was not among the crowd listening to Jesus, likely because he was occupied with his work to earn a living. Yet Jesus implicitly called Simon, not from the crowd, but from his ordinary labor, to become His disciple. Q2.  What was his response when Simon (later named Peter) caught many fish? And what did Jesus s...

Most people either reject the gospel or seek earthly blessings. These are two typical responses of the world toward the gospel. 👉 Read Luke 4:14 - 44 Q1. Jesus read a Messianic prophecy from Isaiah in the synagogue at Nazareth and proclaimed that it had been fulfilled that day. According to the prophecy, what was the Messiah's role? (18–19) Answers 👉 ANS: To bring the Year of the Lord’s favor. The ministry of the cross also proclaims the salvation of God through forgiveness. Salvation is not based on merely hearing about the cross, but on coming before the cross in faith. That is why the Holy Spirit was with Jesus in this ministry. Q2. Why did the people in Nazareth reject Jesus? Answer 👉 ANS: They saw Jesus only as Joseph’s son. We should see through the eyes of faith in God’s Word, not rely solely on our personal experience. The people of Nazareth were given the first opportunity to be acquainted with Christ, yet they became the first to reject Him—just as ...

Before Jesus begins His public ministry, His identity as the Son of God is proclaimed by God, explained through His genealogy, and challenged in the wilderness. 👉 Read Luke 3:21 – 4:13 Q1. What was spoken from heaven when Jesus was baptized? Answers 👉 You are my one dear son; in you I take great delight. Q2. The genealogy of Jesus in Luke Chapter 3 differs from the one in Matthew. It is (         ) generations from Jesus to Zerubbabel, 22 generations from Zerubbabel to David, (        ) generations from David to Abraham, and (       ) generations from Abraham to God. It presents Jesus as the Son of God not only through His conception by the Holy Spirit, but also through the biological line traced back to (         ), who is called the son of God. Answer 👉 ANS: 20, 14, 21, Adam One possible explanation is the levirate marriage law in the Old Testament. When a man died without a...

John was the voice in the wilderness to make people to prepare their heart for the Lord. 👉 Read Luke 3:1 - 20 Q1. V1 – 2 tells us about the historical background of the gospel. Who are addressed here? Answers 👉 Tiberius, Pilate, Herod, Philip, Lysania, Annas, Caiaphas This comment advocates his record is a historical truth.  God’s words didn’t come through those prominent figures but the one in the wilderness. Q2. According to Isaiah's prophecy, John the Baptist was (              ) shouting in the wilderness. According to his message and ministry, what is to prepare the way for the Lord?  Answer 👉 the voice. John was the voice: What matters is the message, not the speaker. Repent and be baptized. John prepares the way by calling people to repent of inner sins like greed, fear, and hypocrisy, which twist the heart and blind it to the gospel. He also confronts social sins like exploitation and injustice, which burden peopl...

Simeon and Anna were the first, by the Holy Spirit, to recognize God’s Savior and to praise the Lord. As Jesus grew up, His own understanding of who He was became increasingly clear. All those praises and prophetic words must have served as God’s confirmation and encouragement for Mary. 👉 Read Luke 2:22 - 52 Q1. When they brought baby Jesus to the temple, Simeon and Anna recognized Him as the Lord’s Savior. How do you think they were able to recognize Him? Answers 👉 The Holy Spirit enabled Simeon to see it, because he had been waiting for the Lord’s salvation. The Bible notes that he was righteous and devout, and on that very day the Spirit led him into the temple. His heart longed for the restoration of God’s people. In the same way, when you long for the deliverance of God’s children with the compassion of God, you will be among the first to recognize His work of revival. Anna never left the temple but worshiped with fasting and prayer day and night. Because she lived in ...

God made Jesus born away from home and laid in a manger. They sang, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased.’ Christ glorifies God and brings peace to us, through His suffering. 👉 Read Luke 2:1 - 24 Q1. Why did Jesus' parents travel to Bethlehem while Mary was pregnant? Answers 👉 At the behest of Emperor Augustus for registration for tax purposes. Joseph was a descendant of David, and Bethlehem must have been his family's inheritance. However, coming to Galilee and earning a living as a carpenter showed that the Old Testament laws for restoring inheritance, like the year of Jubilee, were ignored. Joseph’s return to his hometown, though temporary, was to prove Jesus was the son of David and to allude to God’s restoration of the inheritance of His people. Q2. What are the three points of the angel's message to the shepherds? (10, 11, 12) Answer 👉 • A good news that brings great joy to all the people. • Tod...

When John was born, his father Zechariah praised the Lord. His praise gives important insight about God’s salvation. 👉 Read Luke 1:57 - 80 Q1. What amazed them? (from 59-66) Answers 👉 When they saw the birth of John in their old age,  when they heard that the baby would be named John—a name not taken from among their relatives— and when they saw Zechariah begin to praise after being mute, they recognized something unusual was happening. At first, they rejoiced with her. But when they realized that Zechariah had been mute because of his unbelief, all were filled with fear. These signs showed that the Lord’s hand was with the baby. The Lord’s coming brings both blessing and judgment. Ironically, his lack of faith—and the resulting muteness—became a witness that the Lord’s hand had appeared. Q2. The praise of Zechariah consists of praise for God's salvation (    ~     ) and a prophecy about John's mission (     ~    ...

Six months after the announcement of John’s birth, the angel appeared to the virgin Mary and proclaimed the coming birth of Jesus. 👉 Read Luke 1:26 - 56 Q1. What were the angel’s words to Mary (three, 30-33) Answers 👉 Don't be afraid. You have found favor with God You will bear a son and name him Jesus He will sit on David's throne; his kingdom lasts forever. (His mission) v28: the Greek word for 'Greetings' is χαῖρε (rejoice).  Two observations: the Bible highlights Mary was a virgin, and Zechariah and Elizabeth were very old. And the angel again said, ‘Do not be afraid.’ Q2. When Mary questioned how she could have baby without knowing man, the angel answered,  “(         ) will come upon you and the power of the Most High will (       ) you. Therefore, the child will be called (                   ). Look your relative Elizabeth has also become pregnant in her ...

The good news came to blameless Zechariah, yet he could not believe that an old man like himself could bear a son. God’s good news always surpasses human reasoning. 👉 Read Luke 1:1 - 25 Q1. (1-4) What is Luke’s purpose of writing this gospel? Answers 👉 To let the readers know for sure the things they were taught. Luke’s gospel is known for its orderly arrangement, but not 100% chronological order. The name 'Theophilus' means the one who loves God. It is not sure if it was a real name or not.  Q2. (5 – 7) The Bible introduces Zechariah, a priest, who will become the father of John the Baptist. What seemingly unjust situation were he and his wife in? (6-7) Answer 👉 Although Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were righteous and blameless before the Lord, they lived under the pain and shame of barrenness—a condition that seemed unjust and unrewarded despite their faithfulness. Q3. What was Zechariah's prayer? (v7, v13)  Answers 👉 Getting a son. Many ...

The book of Samuel concludes with David’s failure, exposing the limitations of a human king who, being sinful himself, cannot save his people from their own sin. Israel needed a sinless and unblemished leader—one who could deliver them from their inherent sinfulness that continually provoked God’s wrath. 👉 Read 2Samuel 24:1-25 Q1. Who triggered David to take a census? (Also look at 1 Chronicles 21:1) Answers 👉 God. The author of Chronicles said, Satan instigated David to sin.  If Satan triggered him to sin, God must have allowed it as in the case of Job. Regardless of who triggered him, the seed of sin was in David’s heart. Verse 1 reveals that God’s wrath was once again directed against Israel , not David. Yet rather than bringing immediate punishment upon the people, God allowed their leader to act in a way that would expose both his and their guilt. The word again  recalls Israel’s long history of rebellion and failure, when their persistent sin repeatedly provo...