The Life of Jesus: Luke 6:27-36
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.
2. How does this impact our understanding of blessings?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. Why do people often call revenge “sweet”?
2. If you took a public opinion poll on the meaning of the Golden Rule, what would you expect to
hear?
Read and Reflect: Read Luke 6:27-36
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?
Read and Reflect: Read Luke 6:27-36
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?
3. What is difficult to grasp or understand in this passage?
4. What is powerful and encouraging about this passage?
5. What statement best summarizes what Jesus said about responding to enemies?
6. What does this tell us about Jesus? About love?
Go Deeper: (optional for the group or to reflect on personally at home)
1. What does it mean to “bless those who curse you”?Go Deeper: (optional for the group or to reflect on personally at home)
3. Why was Jesus so critical of conditional love?
4. What does it take for a person to live the way Jesus describes here?
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:
- Next week is a Dinner and Discussion week where we will continue to explore who Jesus is.
- Mark you calendars for Holy Week which begins with Palm Sunday on March 24. We have our Maundy Thursday service March 28 and Good Friday service March 29 at 7pm. Holy Week and Lent wrap up Easter Sunday, March 31.
- Easter Sunday is a Baptism Sunday with lunch celebration following the service.
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