01.13. Luke 13

Read Luke 13:1-9. (Luke 13:2) What explanation for the tragedy did Jesus propose?

Read Luke 13:3-5. What were Jesus’ listeners to learn from the two stories?

Read Luke 13:6. In the parable, what did the man seek from his fig tree?

Read Luke 13:7. Why did the man want the fig tree chopped down?

Read Luke 13:8-9. What did the vineyard tender suggest?

What did Jesus mean by His warning, "But unless you repent, you too will all perish"?

Why did Jesus tell the fig tree parable after discussing the two tragic incidents?

What can we learn from this parable?

Read Luke 13:10-17. (Luke 13:11) Whom did Jesus see in the synagogue?

Read Luke 13:12. What did Jesus do when He saw the crippled woman?

Read Luke 13:12-13. What led to the crippled woman’s healing?

Read Luke 13:13. How did the woman respond to what Jesus had done?

Read Luke 13:14. Why was the synagogue ruler indignant?

Read Luke 13:15. What did Jesus think of the religious leaders?

Read Luke 13:15-16. What example did Jesus give to justify His healing of the woman?

What good deeds do we sometimes restrict because of traditions or rules?

Read Luke 13:18-21. (Luke 13:19) How did the mustard seed start out?

Read Luke 13:19. What transformation did the mustard seed make?

What makes a mustard seed a good illustration of God’s kingdom?

What makes yeast a good illustration of God’s kingdom?

What do these two parables tell us about God’s kingdom?

Read Luke 13:22-30. (Luke 13:23) What did someone ask Jesus?

Read Luke 13:25. What happens once the door is shut?

Read Luke 13:26. How will those left outside try to appeal to the owner?

Read Luke 13:28. What will those who cannot enter hear?

What was Jesus saying about human relationships when He said that the first will be last?

In what way is the first last and the last first?

Read Luke 13:31-35. (Luke 13:32-33) What were Jesus’ goals?

Read Luke 13:34. How did Jesus want to show His compassion for Jerusalem?

Read Luke 13:35. What sad words did Jesus have for Jerusalem?