Luke 10:19
Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 10:19?

2. How can we exercise the "authority" given by Jesus in Luke 10:19 today?

3. What does "trample on snakes and scorpions" symbolize in a believer's life?

4. How does Luke 10:19 connect to Ephesians 6:10-18 on spiritual warfare?

5. Why is it important to believe "nothing will harm you" in spiritual battles?

6. How can Luke 10:19 strengthen your faith in daily challenges and trials?

7. What does Luke 10:19 mean by "authority to trample on snakes and scorpions"?

8. How should believers interpret the power over the enemy mentioned in Luke 10:19?

9. Does Luke 10:19 imply physical or spiritual protection for Christians?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 10?

11. Luke 10:19 – If authority over snakes and scorpions was literal, why isn’t there consistent historical evidence of Christians demonstrating this without harm?

12. Can you trample on snakes and scorpions safely?

13. What does having authority over Satan entail?

14. Ezekiel 2:6: Is there any archaeological or historical record linking scorpions or such imagery to the prophet’s experience or Israelite culture?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the authority given by Jesus in Luke 10:19 impact your daily spiritual walk?

2. In what ways can you apply the promise of protection in this verse to situations of fear or spiritual attack in your life?

3. How do the symbols of snakes and scorpions help you identify and resist spiritual challenges today?

4. What connections can you draw between the authority given in Luke 10:19 and the spiritual armor described in Ephesians 6:10-18?

5. How can the assurance of victory over the enemy in this verse encourage you to engage more actively in spiritual warfare and prayer?1. What can we learn from Jesus' instructions to the Seventy-Two about our own mission as Christians?

2. How can we apply the message of Jesus' rebuke to unrepentant cities in our modern lives?

3. What do you think Jesus meant by "rejoice because your names are written in heaven"?

4. In what ways does the parable of the Good Samaritan challenge your current understanding of "neighbor"?

5. How can you apply the lessons from the Good Samaritan parable in your daily interactions with people who are different from you?

6. How does the story of Martha and Mary address the question of balancing service and devotion in our own lives?

7. What significance does the return of the Seventy-Two hold for contemporary Christian communities?

8. How does the prayer of thanksgiving made by Jesus emphasize the importance of childlike faith and humility?

9. How can the woes to the unrepentant cities serve as a warning to societies today?

10. How do you interpret the notion of "loving your neighbor as yourself" in today's context?

11. How can the story of Martha and Mary teach us to prioritize in a world full of distractions?

12. How does the Good Samaritan parable challenge societal prejudices and stereotypes?

13. In what ways does Jesus' commissioning of the Seventy-Two provide a model for Christian evangelism today?

14. How does the rejoicing of the Seventy-Two inspire us in our Christian walk?

15. How can we develop the ability to see people as our "neighbors" in the way the Good Samaritan did?

16. In light of Jesus' teaching to Martha, how do we discern when we are too busy serving to hear Jesus' teachings?

17. How does Jesus' prayer of thanksgiving illuminate the importance of divine revelation in understanding the kingdom of God?

18. How do the woes to the unrepentant cities make us reflect on our responsiveness to God's work in our lives?

19. How does the parable of the Good Samaritan provide a model for social and humanitarian action in the world today?

20. How can the contrast between Martha and Mary help us evaluate our spiritual disciplines and practices?

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