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After announcing Jesus’ suffering, the author teaches us the way of following Jesus. This passage warns us the wrong attitude of those in ministry, of seeking of greatness. 👉 Read Luke 9:44 - 62 Q1. We often find it difficult to understand Jesus’ words in Chapter 9 correctly. That is why Jesus calls us to deny ourselves. The disciples misunderstood the role of the Messiah, and as a result, they also had a mistaken understanding of what it means to follow Him. Look for phrases in verses 18–62 (beginning with Peter’s confession) that reveal the contrast between the disciples’ expectations and Jesus’ teaching.  Answers 👉 ANS: 33, 45, ( 21, 27, 41, 48, 50, 55, 60) V21: “But he strictly commanded them not to tell this to anyone.” If Jesus were proclaimed as the Messiah to people who expected an earthly kingdom, it would distort and hinder the ministry of the cross. V27: What Jesus meant by “seeing the kingdom of God” was different from what they expected. V33: Peter was so o...

Though Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ, his understanding was of an earthly king. Therefore, Jesus revealed what the Messiah would truly do: bring about an exodus from the power of sin and death. However, they were slow to believe that the Kingdom of God has come. 👉 Read Luke 9:18 - 43 Q1. After Peter's confession, Jesus disclosed what the Messiah would do. What is the task of the Messiah? Answers 👉 ANS: Suffering many hardships and being abandoned and killed by Jewish leaders. Resurrection in three days. Note that Peter confessed Jesus as ‘the Christ of God’ while Jesus called himself ‘the Son of Man.’ Though both refer to Jesus, Jesus uses this title on purpose to correct Peter’s misunderstanding about the Christ. Q2. What would be the life of the Messiah's disciples? (three) And what are the two kinds of attitudes that distract such life? (v23-26) Answer 👉 ANS: Self-denial, take the cross, follow the Lord. To be afraid of death, to be ashamed of God...

Chapter 9 is about discipleship and the suffering of Jesus. This section shows what ministry in God’s kingdom is like. It requires total dependence on God. God’s power works in ways we do not fully understand. The problems are often too big for human ability. But the disciples do not work alone. They take part in the ministry together with the Lord’s power. 👉 Read Luke 9:1 - 17 Q1. What were two missions given to the disciples? How could they accomplish those missions? Answers 👉 ANS: Proclaim the kingdom of God and cure diseases. Jesus gave them authority and power to carry out these missions. In proclaiming the gospel, we should reflect on our ministry if there is no sign of restoration or healing. These works are connected to the promises given when the Lord commissioned His people. "Make disciples of all nations… I will be with you." (Matthew 28:19–20) "Go into all the world and preach the gospel… These signs will accompany those who believe." (Mark 1...

  This boat used to sail when water was high.   There are seasons of high tide and low tide in God’s work— seasons of revival and seasons of drought. When the tide rises, that is the time to row forward and go deeper. If we stay near the shore, we will be stranded when the water recedes. Right now, East Africa is in a high tide. Hearts are open, and the gospel is moving. But when prosperity grows, people feel less need for God, and a spiritual drought can follow. It happened to Israel when they entered the land of milk and honey—dependence faded in times of abundance. So we must work while the water is high, go to a deeper ocean, and prepare for the dry season. It will come.

In the calming of the storm, the casting out of the legion of evil spirits, and the raising of Jairus’s daughter, Jesus repeatedly challenged His disciples and the people to believe. In each situation, they faced the impossible—wild nature, powerful demons, and even death itself. No one expected Jesus to show such authority. Yet every time, He called them to trust Him, not as a mere man, but as the One who holds God’s power. Faith, then, is trusting beyond what we see or expect, and looking forward to God’s power at work in our lives. 👉 Read Luke 8:22 - 56 Q1. They were terrified when they met a storm on the lake. They woke Jesus up, and Jesus calmed the storm. What did Jesus say to them?  Answers 👉 ANS: Where is your faith? They knew God sent Jesus. Thus, they were supposed to believe in God that God would protect Jesus. They had faith to follow Jesus, but not yet faith to trust Him in crisis. Their problem was not that they had no faith, but that their faith was small...

This chapter opens by identifying those who supported the ministry of the gospel. It then reveals the nature of that ministry by showing how different kinds of hearts respond to God’s word, and how those responses determine its fruitfulness. Finally, it teaches that receiving and obeying the word of God gives rise to a new community—a new family—namely, the family of God. 👉 Read Luke 8:1 - 21 Q1. Who helped Jesus' ministry?  Answers 👉 ANS: They were twelve disciples, women who were healed, and women who supported and followed Jesus' ministry.  A small Jesus' community started. Note that women participated in Jesus' ministry which was not usual in those days’ culture. Q2. Why did Jesus explain in parables? (v9-10) Answer 👉 ANS: It was to enlighten the truth only through an encounter with Jesus. When the disciples did not realize it, the Lord explained the parables. Understanding the Bible is the same. Only with the enlightening of the Holy Spirit and...

In this episode, Jesus exposes the coldness of their hearts toward His gospel. Because they were preoccupied with their own righteousness, they had little experience of the grace of forgiveness. But the new wine—the gospel of Jesus—cannot be contained within mere religious observance. Loving Jesus matters more than keeping religious requirements. And recognizing the grace of forgiveness is the first step to truly knowing Him. 👉 Read Luke 7:36 - 50 Q1. Why did the woman in vv. 36–50 love Jesus more than Simon did? Answers 👉 Because she had been forgiven more sins. Her deep awareness of forgiveness produced greater love. Q2. According to Jesus’ conversation with Simon, what attitude keeps us from realizing Jesus’ love? (vv. 37–39) Answer 👉 • A critical and condemning spirit toward others • A heart of self-righteousness These attitudes blind us to our own need for grace. Q3. According to vv. 16, 39, and 49, who is Jesus? Answers 👉 • Greater than a proph...

Though John was the first to recognize Jesus as the Messiah, he did not fully grasp the nature of the salvation the Messiah would bring. The Old Testament pointed people to Christ, but many remained in the Old Testament framework and did not move on to Christ Himself. 👉 Read Luke 7:18 - 35 Q1. Though John the Baptist had proclaimed that Jesus was Christ, later he doubted Jesus' identity. When John sent his disciples to ask about Jesus' identity, what was Jesus' answer?  Answers 👉 ANS: V22 (quote from Isaiah 35:5)  John doubted Jesus was Christ because he thought Christ would recover Israel from Rome. The Lord reminded him of the Messianic prophecy to correct his misunderstanding of Christ's role and to allude that he was Christ.  “Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.” As we begin to believe in the Lord, we are often challenged or even disappointed by His word and His work, because things do not unfold according to our expectations. Nevertheless, tho...

It is not the law but faith that grants access to the Lord. From God’s side, it is compassion—not compensation for our works—that moves Him to intervene in our need. This reveals the nature of the gospel of Jesus, symbolized by the new wine. 👉 Read Luke 7:1 - 17 Q1. Compare Matt 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10. How is Luke’s record differences from Matthew’s? Answers 👉 ANS: The centurion sent some Jewish elders to Jesus and asked for help. “He is worthy to have you do this for him” (v.4). The Jews told Jesus what the centurion had done and argued that he deserved help. This reflects a common human mindset—even among religious leaders—that grace is earned by merit. But the centurion said, “I am not worthy to have you come under my roof.” Yet he believed Jesus could heal his servant by merely speaking a word. This is faith: humbling oneself, acknowledging Christ’s authority and power, and trusting that even a word from Him is sufficient. Q2. What part of the Centurion's sayin...

They should not be occupied with judging others; rather, they should examine their own lives with humility and follow the instruction of Jesus. 👉 Read Luke 6:37 - 49 Q1. Do not (            ), and you will not be (             ). If you want to (           ) from God, you should (             ) to others first. If you don't see your fault but point out other's fault, you are (             ). Such a person cannot lead others. If you want to see and find your fault, you should check your heart first. Like a good tree produces good (         ), only a person with good (         ) can do good work. However, for only God is good, a good heart is a repentant heart without hypocrisy. Such a heart obeys (                ) of Jesus sent ...

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...