The Life of Jesus: Luke 5:17-26
During this semester, we are going to be walking through Luke's gospel to gain a better understanding of Jesus, who he is and what he has done. In the app, under House Church, there is a tab labeled Luke resources that has additional resources for Luke and we will continue to add as time goes on.
** This gospel is written by Luke. Luke was an associate of the Apostle Paul who was likely a medical doctor, possibly from Antioch of Syria, who is not Jewish. Luke is distinct in that it is the longest gospel and that it has a sequel, Acts. Luke introduces Jesus and his ministry as well as how his ministry relates to the early church. His gospel highlights the activity of a powerful and faithful God through Jesus, the promised savior.
These questions are written to be used during our house church meetings. If you find yourself unable or attend a gathering this week we encourage you to use these questions at home to sink more deeply into this series.
Opening Questions:
Opening Questions:
1. When was a time you went out of your way to help a friend?
2. In what ways have you seen that “a friend in need is a friend indeed”?
Read and Reflect: Read Luke 5:17-26
Take a moment to get your bearings; look at the surrounding stories by reading the subtitles around this week’s passage. Don’t be afraid to ask for clarification or definitions for new words and ideas. Listening to other translations of the Bible can both clarify and enrich the meanings of these readings.
Discussion:
1. What stands out to you in this passage?
2. What does this passage tell us about Jesus? The Pharisees and teachers? The paralytic's friends?
Read and Reflect: Read Luke 5:17-26
Take a moment to get your bearings; look at the surrounding stories by reading the subtitles around this week’s passage. Don’t be afraid to ask for clarification or definitions for new words and ideas. Listening to other translations of the Bible can both clarify and enrich the meanings of these readings.
Discussion:
1. What stands out to you in this passage?
2. What does this passage tell us about Jesus? The Pharisees and teachers? The paralytic's friends?
3. What is difficult to grasp or understand in this passage?
4. What is powerful and encouraging about this passage?
5. How might this story build up your faith and trust in Jesus?
Go Deeper: (optional for the group or to reflect on personally at home)
1. In what ways did the paralytic and his friends demonstrate faith in Christ?Go Deeper: (optional for the group or to reflect on personally at home)
2. In what ways might it be easier to say, “Your sins are forgiven” than to say to a paralyzed person, “You are healed”?
Prayer:
Pray for the families in your house church and the people on your Top Five cards.
Announcements:
Pray for the families in your house church and the people on your Top Five cards.
Announcements:
- Invite your family, friends, and neighbors as next week all House Churches will gather together for Community Dinner. Ask your House Church Leaders what your plan is!
- ** Mark your calendars. We begin the season of Lent with our Ash Wednesday service. We will gather together at Westlake on 2/14 at 7pm.
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