Luke 18:31-19:44 (CChong)

Not Everyone Gets It

a.  Nearing Jerusalem,

(i) Jesus foretold His suffering, death & resurrection (for the 3rd time) (18:31-34)

(ii) Jesus healed a blind beggar (18:35-43)

(iii) Jesus was welcomed in Zacchaeus’ home (19:1-10)

(iv) Jesus told the parable of the 10 minas (19:11-27)

b.  Entering Jerusalem,

(i) Jesus was welcomed by a crowd who anticipated His rule (19:28-40)

(ii) Jesus wept over Jerusalem’s destruction in the near future (19:41-44)

Luke 18b-19a Summary

Luke 17:11-18:30 (MYong)

The Way Into God’s Kingdom

Introduction

1. The necessity of faith in Jesus, 17:11-18:8

     a. Thankfulness as evidence of faith, 17:11-19

     b. Perseverance as evidence of faith, 17:20-18:8

2. The obstacles to faith in Jesus and their remedy, 18:9-30

     a. Obstacle 1: the deception of self-righteousness, 18:9-14

     b. Remedy: the freedom of childlike dependence, 18:15-17

     c. Obstacle 2: the entanglement of wealth, 18:18-30

Conclusion

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Luke 17b-18a Summary

Luke 13:22-14:35 (CChong)

Be on the Banquet list

a.  The first will be last & the last, first

– Jesus warned that some will enter God’s kingdom & some don’t (13:22-30)

b.  The first who will be last

  – Jesus lamented over Jerusalem’s rejection (13:31-35)

  – Jesus healed on Sabbath & challenged the Pharisees (14:1-6)

c.  The last who will be first

– Jesus explained who enters God’s kingdom (14:7-24)

d.  Make sure we are not truly last

– Jesus explained the cost of following Him (14:25-35)

Strive to enter through the narrow door (13:24)

Luke 13b-14a Summary

Luke 9:51-11:13 (MYong)

Transformative Discipleship

Introduction

1. Taking a long view, 9:51-56

2. Paying the price, 9:57-62

3. Keeping the gospel central, 10:1-24

4. Loving even outsiders, 10:25-37

5. Guarding time with Jesus, 10:38-42

6. Praying without giving up, 11:1-13

Conclusion

Reflecting: How are you standing out as Jesus’s disciples? Think in terms of what you choose to guard and what you chose to disregard.

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