01.06. Luke 6

Read Luke 6:1-11. (Luke 6:2) What were the disciples accused of dong when they picked the grain?

Read Luke 6:3-5. How did Jesus respond to the Pharisees’ accusation?

Read Luke 6:5. What claim did Jesus make about Himself?

Read Luke 6:5. What did Jesus’ identity as Lord of the Sabbath have to do with the disciples eating grain on the Sabbath?

Read Luke 6:9-10. What did Jesus ask the crowd? Why?

Read Luke 6:11. How did the Pharisees and teachers respond to the miracle Jesus did?

Read Luke 6:12-16. (Luke 6:12) What did Jesus do before choosing the twelve apostles?

Read Luke 6:13. From what larger group did Jesus name His twelve apostles?

What is an apostle?

What do you want to keep in mind from this passage to help you in making choices in the future?

Read Luke 6:17-26. (Luke 6:18-19) What effect did Jesus’ presence have on the crowd?

Read Luke 6:20-22. What four groups did Jesus single out for receiving a blessing?

Read Luke 6:20-23. What blessings did Jesus promise then and which ones did He promise for the future?

Read Luke 6:24-26. What four groups did Jesus single out for woes?

In what way are these words of Jesus challenging?

Read Luke 6:27-36. (Luke 6:27-31) How many positive responses to mistreatment did Jesus command?

Read Luke 6:31. Which statement best summarizes what Jesus said about responding to enemies?

Read Luke 6:32-35. What was Jesus’ basic argument in backing up His command to love others unconditionally?

Read Luke 6:35. What title did Jesus give to those who love their enemies?

Read Luke 6:36. Who are we imitating when we love our enemies?

Read Luke 6:37-42. (Luke 6:38) How did Jesus summarize the importance of extending grace, mercy, and help to others?

Read Luke 6:41-42. What is the main point of the parable of the plank and the sawdust?

Read Luke 6:42. What is required of a person before he or she can teach or instruct someone else?

Read Luke 6:43-45. (Luke 6:45) What did Jesus describe as the source of good and evil things?

Read Luke 6:45. How do people ultimately know about the state of our hearts?

How can a person change his or her heart?

Read Luke 6:46-49. (Luke 6:47) What three things did Jesus say the wise person did that are similar to building well?

Read Luke 6:47; Luke 6:49. What did Jesus say His two house building examples were meant to illustrate?

Read Luke 6:47-49. How many differences can you find between the two people Jesus described in His story?

Read Luke 6:48-49. What event did Jesus describe as happening to both houses?

What specific actions was Jesus challenging His disciples to take?