Luke 10:29
But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 10:29?

2. How does Luke 10:29 challenge us to define "neighbor" in our lives?

3. What does "wanting to justify himself" reveal about human nature and sin?

4. How can we apply the Good Samaritan's actions in our daily interactions?

5. How does Luke 10:29 connect with Leviticus 19:18 about loving your neighbor?

6. In what ways can we avoid self-justification and embrace true compassion today?

7. What does "seeking to justify himself" reveal about human nature in Luke 10:29?

8. How does Luke 10:29 challenge our understanding of who our neighbor is?

9. Why does the lawyer ask, "And who is my neighbor?" in Luke 10:29?

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

11. Who truly acts as a neighbor to those in need?

12. Who qualifies as my neighbor?

13. Who qualifies as my neighbor?

14. What evidence supports that a Jewish rabbi would openly converse with a Samaritan woman, considering the strong cultural barriers in John 4:9?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the lawyer's question reveal about his understanding of the Law and his own heart?

2. How does Jesus' response to the lawyer challenge our modern understanding of who our 'neighbor' is?

3. In what ways can we apply the principle of loving our neighbor in our daily interactions and relationships?

4. How does the concept of justification by faith, as seen in Romans 3:28, contrast with the lawyer's attempt to justify himself?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to show love to someone outside your immediate circle. How did this experience align with the teachings of Jesus in this passage?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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