Luke 14:3
So Jesus asked the experts in the law and the Pharisees, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:3?

2. How does Luke 14:3 challenge our understanding of Sabbath laws and compassion?

3. What does Jesus' question in Luke 14:3 reveal about His authority and wisdom?

4. How can we apply Jesus' example in Luke 14:3 to modern-day ethical dilemmas?

5. In what ways does Luke 14:3 connect to other healing accounts in the Gospels?

6. How should Luke 14:3 influence our actions toward others on the Sabbath?

7. What does Luke 14:3 reveal about Jesus' view on healing on the Sabbath?

8. How does Luke 14:3 challenge traditional interpretations of Sabbath laws?

9. Why did Jesus question the Pharisees and experts in the law in Luke 14:3?

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

11. 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?

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

13. Who was the tenth disciple of Jesus in the list of twelve? Thaddaeus (Matthew 10: 1-4; Mark 3:13 -19) Judas son of James is the corresponding name in Lukes gospel (Luke 6:12-16)

14. Luke 7:36-50 - How does the anointing of Jesus by a sinful woman align, or conflict, with other anointing accounts in the Gospels regarding location, timing, and participants?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus' question in Luke 14:3 challenge the traditional understanding of the Sabbath among the Pharisees?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of compassion over legalism in our daily lives?

3. How does understanding the original purpose of the Sabbath influence our modern observance of rest and worship?

4. What are some traditions in your life or church that might need reevaluation in light of Jesus' teachings?

5. How can we use questions, like Jesus did, to deepen our understanding of God's word and encourage growth in our faith 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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