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“Make friends for yourselves by how you use worldly wealth, so that when it runs out, you will be welcomed into the eternal homes.” (16:9) 👉 Read Luke 16:1-31 Q1. This is one of the difficult parables to comprehend. For such a text, we should focus on the conclusion of Jesus (v. 8-9) rather than evaluate the servants' behavior by ourselves. What will be Jesus' message to us in our present life? (4, 9) Answers 👉 ANS: Make friends for yourselves by how you use worldly wealth. As he prepared for life after dismissal with what he had. We must use the resources given to us now to prepare for life after death. Use perishable and temporary possession to buy unperishable and eternal assets.  Even if he had the legal proxy to adjust debts, doing so to bail himself out at his master's expense was a breach of fiduciary duty. It was morally compromised. We’d better focus on the master's (and Jesus') observation of the man's shrewdness, not his ethics. Verse 9 is...

These parables reveal the Father's heart for His lost children. Notice that they belonged to Him before they were lost. 👉 Read Luke 15:1-32 Q1. In this chapter, Jesus responded to the Pharisees' complaint with three parables. Why did the Pharisees complain about Jesus? Answers 👉 ANS: Jesus welcomed tax collectors and sinners. Do you and your church welcome the homeless and the poor? Q2. The first two parables (vv. 3–10) proclaim this message: "There will be more joy in heaven over (   ) sinner who repents than over (    ) righteous people who do not need to repent." In both parables, the owners lost something and later found it. Their reactions are similar. What were their reactions? (Notice the expressions that show how diligently they searched for the lost and how greatly they rejoiced when they found it.) Answer 👉 One, ninety nine. The owners' reaction when it was lost (vv. 4 & 8): They searched diligently for the one that was missing. ...

This passage tells reasons of our failures in believing Jesus: not knowing God’s intention in the law (especially Sabbath), seeking human honor, and limitation of un-resolved heart. 👉 Read Luke 14:1-35 Q1. How did Jesus legitimize His healing on Sabbath?  Answers 👉 ANS: If any of you had a son or cow in a pit, wouldn't you rescue him on the Sabbath? Jesus exposes their double standards and lack of love: they would rescue their own sons on the Sabbath, yet force others to wait until the next day for healing. By asking whether it is lawful to heal on the Sabbath, Jesus addresses a major contemporary religious debate. Rather than engaging in legalistic arguments, Jesus highlights a fundamental truth: the spirit of the law is love. His point is clear: "Your conscience naturally dictates saving your own son on the Sabbath; why do you forbid saving your neighbor? If you love your neighbors as yourselves, you would instantly know the right action to take on the Sabbath.” ...

This section shows the mysterious nature of the Kingdom. The kingdom starts with a small seed but will grow big, yet many will fail to enter it. It will be suprise that the Jews fail to enter, while the Gentiles are brought in. It also reveals their blind rejection—even to the point of persecution—especially in Jerusalem, the chosen city. 👉 Read Luke 13:18-35 Q1. (vv.18–21) What properties of the kingdom of God do the two parables explain? Answers 👉 ANS: It is growing: A person or a community must continue to grow spiritually. If there is true life, growth will follow. In the process of sanctification or in ministry, we must learn to wait with patience. We should not flip-flop based on what is seen. Rather, we must remain steadfast under the guidance of the Word and the Holy Spirit. Q2. (vv.22–30) “Exert every effort to enter through (             ). Many will try to enter and will not be able to, because when the Master (   ...

Self-righteousness and hypocrisy blind us to the urgency of repentance. We must remember that we are under a period of probation before judgment and that God’s Law—especially the Sabbath—reflects His good intention. 👉 Read Luke 13:1-17 Q1. (1-9) When we see someone suffering because of a misfortune that seems like God’s judgment, we are quick to think they are (       ) sinners than we are. But we should remember Jesus’ saying, “No! Unless you (      ), you will all perish as well.” Know that we are already condemned due to a lack of (      ). But, through the worker’s petition, we are given a little more time to bear (      ). Answers 👉 When we see someone suffering because of a misfortune that seems like God’s judgment, we are quick to think they are ( worse ) sinners than we are. But we should remember Jesus’ saying, “No! Unless you ( repent ), you will all perish as well.” Know that we are already condemned...

Knowing the nature of the kingdom of God: the time of completion is not known, disruption and conflict in our human relationships is inevitable, and now is the day for forgiveness, will teach us what to do now. We will be alert and faithful in our ministry. We will not be discouraged or led astray by the objections of our loved ones. We will diligently seek reconciliation with God while the opportunity is still given. 👉 Read Luke 12:35-59 Q1. We must stay alert to open the door (       ) when he knocks. These people are blessed because he will seat them at (       ) and serve them. We must stay alert because we do not know (       ) he arrives. Answers 👉 We must stay alert to open the door ( immediately) when he knocks. These people are blessed because he will seat them at ( the table ) and serve them. We must stay alert because we do not know ( the time ) he arrives. Only the one who is waiting for Jesus’ coming co...