01.12. Luke 12

Read Luke 12:1-12. (Luke 12:4-5) What did Jesus say His disciples should and should not fear?

Read Luke 12:6-7. What proofs of God’s care did Jesus offer to His disciples?

Read Luke 12:8-9. How was the disciples’ loyalty to Jesus linked to Jesus’ loyalty to them?

Read Luke 12:12. How were the disciples to know what to say?

Why are we important to God?

Read Luke 12:13-21. (Luke 12:13-15) Against what did Jesus warn the crowd? Why?

Read Luke 12:19. How did the rich man view his possessions and good fortune?

Read Luke 12:21. To whom did Jesus apply His teaching about greed?

Why is it difficult for us to accept the fact that our life and things are temporary?

How is it possible to be rich toward God?

Read Luke 12:22-34. (Luke 12:22) About what are we not to worry?

Read Luke 12:24. What are we to learn from birds?

Read Luke 12:27-28. What do flowers teach us?

Read Luke 12:31. What does God want us to seek?

Read Luke 12:33. What are we to do with our possessions?

Read Luke 12:33. Where can treasure be found?

How can a person seek God’s kingdom?

What is the connection between seeking God’s kingdom and the Father giving us the kingdom?

How can we store up treasure in heaven?

What step can you take this week to share your earthly treasures with others?

Read Luke 12:35-48. (Luke 12:35) According to Jesus, what are the two traits of the one who is ready?

Read Luke 12:37. What happened to the servants who were watching properly?

Read Luke 12:45. How did some servants handle responsibilities in their masters’ absence?

Read Luke 12:46. What happened to the foolish servants?

Read Luke 12:47. What was to be the fate of the servants who knew what to     do but wouldn’t do it?

Read Luke 12:48. What happened to the servants who acted out of ignorance?

Read Luke 12:48. What is expected of those who have been given and entrusted with much?

Read Luke 12:49-53. (Luke 12:51) What, evidently, did most people think Jesus was bringing?

Read Luke 12:51. In what way did Jesus indicate that division would affect everyone until He returned?

Read Luke 12:52-53. What relationships would suffer division because of Christ?

In the context, what did Jesus mean by baptism?

Read Luke 12:54-59. (Luke 12:57) What did Jesus want His audience to do?

Read Luke 12:58. Where did Jesus recommend the people patch up differences with others?