Luke 12:35-48 - Get Ready

Luke 12:35-48 - Get Ready

1. What is it like to wait for someone without knowing when he or she is coming?

2. According to Jesus, what are the two traits of the one who is ready? (12:35)

3. What did the men in the story do when their master returned? (12:36)

4. What happened to the servants who were watching properly? (12:37)

5. How long should the servants have been willing to wait? (12:38)

6. When do important things often happen? (12:39-40)

7. How did Jesus reply to Peter's question? (12:42)

8. What distinguished the faithful and wise manager? (12:42-44)

9. How did some servants handle responsibilities in their masters' absence? (12:45)

10. What happened to the servants who acted out of ignorance? (12:48)

11. How are "watching" and "waiting" used throughout this passage?

12. Why is watchfulness not a passive activity?

13. How should we act while waiting for Jesus to return?

14. How much have we, individually and collectively, been given and entrusted with?

15. What is one area of need in your church or among other Christians that you can serve?