Luke 2:21
When the eight days until His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He had been conceived.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 2:21?

2. How does Luke 2:21 demonstrate obedience to God's covenantal laws?

3. What significance does the name "Jesus" hold in Luke 2:21?

4. How does circumcision in Luke 2:21 connect to Old Testament practices?

5. How can we apply the obedience shown in Luke 2:21 to our lives?

6. Why is it important to follow God's commands as seen in Luke 2:21?

7. Why was Jesus circumcised according to Jewish law in Luke 2:21?

8. How does Luke 2:21 affirm Jesus' humanity and Jewish identity?

9. What is the significance of naming Jesus on the eighth day in Luke 2:21?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 2?

11. Was Jesus subject to circumcision?

12. Was Jesus subject to circumcision?

13. What is the significance of Christ's circumcision?

14. Was baby Jesus' life threatened in Jerusalem, prompting Joseph to flee to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-23), or did the family calmly present him at the temple and return to Galilee (Luke 2:21-40)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the obedience of Mary and Joseph in this passage challenge us in our daily walk with God?

2. In what ways does the name "Jesus" reflect His mission and purpose, and how can we apply this understanding to our lives?

3. How does the practice of circumcision in the Old Testament relate to the New Testament concept of being part of God's covenant community?

4. What significance does the "eighth day" hold in this passage, and how can we apply the concept of new beginnings in our spiritual journey?

5. How can we ensure that we are living in obedience to God's commands and instructions in our current context, similar to Mary and Joseph's example?1. What does the humble birth of Jesus reveal about God's character and plan?

2. What is the significance of the shepherds being the first to hear the news of Jesus' birth?

3. How does Simeon's recognition of Jesus as the Messiah deepen our understanding of the Holy Spirit's work?

4. How does the prophetess Anna's response to Jesus inspire our own expressions of thankfulness and witness?

5. How does Jesus' growth in wisdom and stature model spiritual and physical development for us?

6. Why is it significant that Jesus was left behind at the Temple, and what does this episode reveal about Him?

7. How does Mary's pondering and treasuring these events guide our own reflection on God's work in our lives?

8. How does the interaction between the young Jesus and the teachers in the Temple challenge our perception of wisdom and understanding?

9. How do the events in Luke 2 underscore the divine and human aspects of Jesus?

10. How do the reactions of the different characters in Luke 2 enhance our understanding of Jesus' mission?

11. What insights can we gain from the humble settings and circumstances surrounding Jesus' birth?

12. How does the response of the shepherds model effective witness and evangelism?

13. How do Simeon's and Anna's reactions to Jesus' presentation at the Temple embody faithful waiting and hopeful anticipation?

14. How does the account of Jesus at twelve years old in the Temple inform our understanding of His self-awareness and His divine mission?

15. What lessons can we learn from Joseph and Mary's parenting of Jesus?

16. How can Jesus' growth in wisdom and stature serve as a model for our personal and spiritual growth?

17. How does the encounter between the boy Jesus and the temple teachers challenge our understanding of spiritual maturity and insight?

18. How does Mary's continual pondering in her heart instruct us in the practice of spiritual reflection and meditation?

19. How can Luke 2 inspire us to remain faithful and expectant in the midst of ordinary circumstances?

20. How can the events in Luke 2 encourage us in our journey of discovering and embracing God's plan in our lives?

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