Luke 14:2
Right there before Him was a man with dropsy.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:2?

2. How does Luke 14:2 demonstrate Jesus' compassion for those with physical ailments?

3. What can we learn from Jesus' response to the man with dropsy?

4. How does Luke 14:2 connect to Jesus' healing on the Sabbath elsewhere?

5. How can we apply Jesus' example of mercy in our daily interactions?

6. What does Luke 14:2 teach about prioritizing compassion over legalistic traditions?

7. What does Luke 14:2 reveal about Jesus' attitude towards healing on the Sabbath?

8. How does the healing in Luke 14:2 challenge traditional Jewish laws?

9. What is the significance of the man with dropsy in Luke 14:2?

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

11. Was Jesus capable of sinning?

12. 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?

13. Jesus saw a man sitat the tax collectors office and called him to be his disciple. What was his name? Matthew (Matthew 9:9) Levi (Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27)

14. Matthew 9:9: Is there any historical evidence that a tax collector named Matthew abruptly abandoned his profession to follow Jesus?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus' healing of the man with dropsy on the Sabbath challenge the Pharisees' understanding of the Law?

2. In what ways can we prioritize compassion over legalism in our daily lives?

3. How does the concept of the Sabbath as a day of rest and worship apply to modern Christian practice?

4. What does this passage teach us about Jesus' authority and how should that influence our understanding of His teachings?

5. How can we ensure that our religious traditions and practices align with the heart of God as demonstrated by Jesus in this passage?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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