Luke - Chapter-19

Chapter Summary

Conversion of Zaccheus. Parable of the pounds. Triumphal entry. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem. Purification of the temple.

Discussion Questions for Luke, Chapter 19

  1. What do we learn about Jesus' character from His interaction with Zacchaeus in Luke 19?
  2. In what ways can we emulate Jesus' approach in Luke 19 to reaching out to those who are marginalized or despised in our own communities?
  3. In what ways can we faithfully invest the resources and opportunities that God has entrusted to us for the advancement of His kingdom?
  4. How do the reactions of the crowd in Luke 19, the Pharisees, and Jesus Himself reveal different understandings of His identity and mission?
  5. What can we learn from Jesus' response to the spiritual condition of Jerusalem about the urgency of repentance and reconciliation with God?
  6. How does the cleansing of the temple in Luke 19 challenge our understanding of worship, righteousness, and true devotion?
  7. In what ways can we ensure that our own lives and communities reflect the purity and integrity that Jesus demands?
  8. How do the religious leaders' attempts to challenge Jesus' authority in Luke 19 reflect broader themes of opposition and disbelief? How our reactions to Jesus's authority in our own lives similar or different?
  9. What responses does Jesus offer to those who question His authority, and what do these responses reveal about His identity and mission?
  10. How can we navigate moments of doubt or skepticism in our own faith journeys with confidence in the authority of Jesus?

Key Words/Phrase

Coming King, vv. 12, 38.

Characters

God, Jesus, Zacchaeus, Abraham, disciples.

Strong Verse(s)

10, 26.