Monday, April 14, 2008

Luke 12:1-12 Safe Forever

Luke 12:1-12 - Safe Forever

1. What individuals or groups are most feared in our society?

2. What was the crowd like? (12:1)

3. What contrasts did Jesus use to prepare the disciples for the future? (12:2-3)

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

5. What proofs of God's care did Jesus offer to His disciples? (12:6-7)

6. How was the disciples' loyalty to Jesus linked to Jesus' loyalty to them? (12:8-9)

7. What was to happen to those who speak against the Son of Man? (12:10)

8. How much were the disciples to prepare for their encounters with religious and political authorities? (12:11)

9. How does the possibility of persecution make you feel?

10. What does the imagery about the sparrows and hairs say to us?

11. What situations tempt people not to acknowledge Jesus before others?

12. What is it about blaspheming against the Holy Spirit that makes it unforgivable?

13. How can you pray for those who suffer for their relationship with God?

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