APRIL WEEK 15
This week we will continue in the Gospel of Luke, covering chapters 4 through 8.
Don’t forget to check out the Rooted Facebook page for a bit more discussion on each chapter.
Discussion Questions:
• What parallels can you find between Jesus’ time in the wilderness (Lk. 4:1-13) and Israel’s time in the wilderness as they journeyed from Egypt to Canaan?
• When you read the stories of Jesus calling his first disciples (Luke 5:1-11, 27-32), you see that they left everything behind and followed Jesus. What application does that have for his disciples today?
• What is Jesus referring to when he talks about building our house on a rock (Luke 6:46-49)?
• What was significant about the centurion's faith? (Luke 7:9)
• What does it mean to hear the word of God and do it? (Luke 8:21)
Some Answers from Last Week's Questions:
• What is the significance of Paul’s mention of Mark? (Col. 4:10) – They had been reconciled from the dispute recorded in Acts 15:36-41.
• What made Paul’s letter to Philemon so radical? - It had the potential to upend the social order of the Roman Empire. Freeing slaves and embracing them as equals was radical.
• Why did Gabriel respond differently to Zechariah and Mary’s questions? – Zechariah was expressing doubt, while Mary seemed curious.
• The birth narratives of Jesus in Matthew and Luke are very different. Why do you suppose that is? – Matthew focused on Jesus as King, while Luke focused on his humanity and humility.
• If you had been a part of the crowd listening to John the Baptist, how do you think you would have responded to being called a brood of vipers? (Lk. 3:7-9) How did the crowd respond? (Lk. 3:10) Why do you suppose they responded that way? – I might not have responded well. But they repented. God was preparing them for the coming Messiah.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, as I sit with what I’ve just read, help me that it does not just stay in my head, but that it moves into my heart. Where I’ve been hesitant, give me courage to follow You fully. Where my foundation feels shaky, teach me to build my life on Your words. Grow in me a faith that trusts You deeply—even when I don’t have all the answers. And today, help me to not just hear Your voice… but live it. Amen.
Helpful Resources:
• Rooted Facebook Group for online sharing and further exploration
• Bible Project New Testament overview videos
• Bible Gateway, a Bible app with many translations and some other free helps
• A Clay Jar Devotionals
Don’t forget to check out the Rooted Facebook page for a bit more discussion on each chapter.
Discussion Questions:
• What parallels can you find between Jesus’ time in the wilderness (Lk. 4:1-13) and Israel’s time in the wilderness as they journeyed from Egypt to Canaan?
• When you read the stories of Jesus calling his first disciples (Luke 5:1-11, 27-32), you see that they left everything behind and followed Jesus. What application does that have for his disciples today?
• What is Jesus referring to when he talks about building our house on a rock (Luke 6:46-49)?
• What was significant about the centurion's faith? (Luke 7:9)
• What does it mean to hear the word of God and do it? (Luke 8:21)
Some Answers from Last Week's Questions:
• What is the significance of Paul’s mention of Mark? (Col. 4:10) – They had been reconciled from the dispute recorded in Acts 15:36-41.
• What made Paul’s letter to Philemon so radical? - It had the potential to upend the social order of the Roman Empire. Freeing slaves and embracing them as equals was radical.
• Why did Gabriel respond differently to Zechariah and Mary’s questions? – Zechariah was expressing doubt, while Mary seemed curious.
• The birth narratives of Jesus in Matthew and Luke are very different. Why do you suppose that is? – Matthew focused on Jesus as King, while Luke focused on his humanity and humility.
• If you had been a part of the crowd listening to John the Baptist, how do you think you would have responded to being called a brood of vipers? (Lk. 3:7-9) How did the crowd respond? (Lk. 3:10) Why do you suppose they responded that way? – I might not have responded well. But they repented. God was preparing them for the coming Messiah.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, as I sit with what I’ve just read, help me that it does not just stay in my head, but that it moves into my heart. Where I’ve been hesitant, give me courage to follow You fully. Where my foundation feels shaky, teach me to build my life on Your words. Grow in me a faith that trusts You deeply—even when I don’t have all the answers. And today, help me to not just hear Your voice… but live it. Amen.
Helpful Resources:
• Rooted Facebook Group for online sharing and further exploration
• Bible Project New Testament overview videos
• Bible Gateway, a Bible app with many translations and some other free helps
• A Clay Jar Devotionals