1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:1?

2. How does Luke 14:1 demonstrate Jesus' approach to engaging with Pharisees?

3. What can we learn from Jesus dining at a Pharisee's house on Sabbath?

4. How does Luke 14:1 connect with Jesus' teachings on humility and service?

5. How can we apply Jesus' example of engaging with those who oppose us?

6. What does Jesus' presence at the Pharisee's house teach about loving our enemies?

7. Why was Jesus invited to dine with a Pharisee on the Sabbath in Luke 14:1?

8. What significance does the Sabbath hold in the context of Luke 14:1?

9. How does Luke 14:1 reflect Jesus' relationship with the Pharisees?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 14?

11. What were the key events in Jesus' trials?

12. How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?

13. Luke 14:3-4: How can Jesus justify healing on the Sabbath, when Old Testament law (Exodus 20:8-11) seems strict about keeping it holy?

14. When did the women buy the spices: after the Sabbath (Mark 16:1) or before, preparing them and resting on the Sabbath (Luke 23:55-24:1)?1. What does the setting of this event (a Pharisee's home on the Sabbath) reveal about the cultural and religious context of Jesus' ministry?

2. How does Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees on the Sabbath challenge our understanding of religious traditions today?

3. In what ways can we ensure that our observance of the Sabbath aligns with the spirit of rest and worship intended by God?

4. How can we apply Jesus' example of balancing truth and compassion in our interactions with others, especially those who may be critical of our faith?

5. Reflect on a time when you were more focused on rules than on showing love and mercy. How can you change your approach in similar situations in the future?1. How does Jesus' healing on the Sabbath challenge religious traditions?

2. What does Jesus' advice to the guests at the Pharisee's house teach us about humility?

3. How can we apply Jesus' instruction about whom to invite to our feasts in our daily life?

4. What does the parable of the great banquet reveal about God's invitation and human responses?

5. How do Jesus' teachings on the cost of discipleship resonate with your personal experiences of following Him?

6. What implications does the idea of choosing the lower position have for our interactions with others?

7. How might inviting the less fortunate to our table change our perspective on generosity and hospitality?

8. How does the parable of the great banquet challenge societal norms and expectations?

9. How do you understand Jesus' requirement to "hate" family and life in the context of discipleship?

10. How does the metaphor of tasteless salt shape our understanding of Christian influence?

11. In what ways can we exhibit humility as depicted in Jesus' advice to guests at a feast?

12. How might the generosity shown in inviting those who can't repay influence our attitudes towards giving?

13. How do the excuses made by the invited guests in the parable reflect common attitudes towards spiritual matters today?

14. In what areas of your life have you experienced or are experiencing the cost of discipleship?

15. How can the metaphor of unfinished construction work inspire you to plan and count the cost in your walk with Christ?

16. How can Jesus' discourse on salt losing its flavor motivate us to maintain our distinct Christian values?

17. How do we reconcile Jesus' statement about hating family with His other teachings on love?

18. How can Jesus' teachings in this chapter guide our interactions with those considered least in society?

19. How does this chapter influence your understanding and response to the invitation to God's Kingdom?

20. How do we ensure we are not like the tasteless salt in our Christian walk?

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