Luke 14:11
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:11?

2. How can we practice humility as taught in Luke 14:11 in daily life?

3. What does "exalts himself will be humbled" teach about pride's consequences?

4. How does Luke 14:11 connect with Proverbs 16:18 on pride and humility?

5. In what ways can we encourage humility within our church community?

6. How does Jesus exemplify humility, and how can we follow His example?

7. How does Luke 14:11 challenge our understanding of humility and pride in daily life?

8. What historical context influenced the message of Luke 14:11?

9. How does archaeology support the cultural setting of Luke 14:11?

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

11. What does 'humble themselves will be exalted' mean?

12. What does "humble themselves will be exalted" mean?

13. What lessons does Julius Caesar's life and death teach?

14. What does the Bible say about arrogance?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the context of a wedding feast in Luke 14:11 help us understand the importance of humility in our daily lives?

2. In what ways can pride manifest in our relationships, and how can we actively combat it with humility?

3. How does the principle of humility and exaltation in Luke 14:11 relate to the teachings found in James 4:10 and 1 Peter 5:6?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced the consequences of pride or the blessings of humility. How did it shape your understanding of this verse?

5. How can we practically follow Christ's example of humility in our workplaces, families, and communities?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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