Luke 20:14
But when the tenants saw the son, they discussed it among themselves and said, 'This is the heir. Let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.'
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 20:14?

2. How does Luke 20:14 illustrate human rejection of God's authority in our lives?

3. What motivations led the tenants to say, "Let us kill him"?

4. How can we guard against rejecting God's messengers in our daily walk?

5. Compare Luke 20:14 with Genesis 37:19-20. What similarities do you observe?

6. How can we apply the lesson of stewardship from Luke 20:14 today?

7. What does Luke 20:14 reveal about human nature and greed?

8. How does Luke 20:14 reflect the rejection of Jesus by religious leaders?

9. What historical context is necessary to understand Luke 20:14?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 20?

11. Should we honor our parents? (Exodus 20:12 vs. Luke 14:26)

12. Luke 20:9-16: How can a just God expect a different outcome after repeatedly sending messengers and then His Son to violent tenants?

13. If Jesus was physically resurrected, why did His disciples sometimes fail to recognize Him (Luke 24:15-16, John 20:14)?

14. Luke 14:26: Why does Jesus command followers to 'hate' their family, contradicting the biblical admonition to honor parents (Exodus 20:12)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the behavior of the tenants in the parable reflect the attitudes of the religious leaders during Jesus' time?

2. In what ways can we be like the tenants, rejecting God's messengers or messages in our lives today?

3. How does recognizing Jesus as the heir change our perspective on our relationship with God and His kingdom?

4. What are some practical ways we can demonstrate faithful stewardship of the resources and responsibilities God has given us?

5. How can we guard against the temptation of selfish ambition and ensure that our actions align with God's will?1. How does Jesus handle the challenge to His authority in this chapter?

2. What does the Parable of the Wicked Tenants teach about God’s judgment and grace?

3. How does Jesus’ response to paying taxes to Caesar influence your understanding of our dual citizenship (earthly and heavenly)?

4. What can we learn from Jesus' teaching about the resurrection?

5. How does Jesus' question about David's son demonstrate His divine wisdom and authority?

6. In what ways does Jesus’ warning against the teachers of the law challenge religious hypocrisy today?

7. How does the widow's offering illustrate the principle of sacrificial giving?

8. How can we apply Jesus' handling of difficult questions and confrontations to our own lives?

9. How does the Parable of the Wicked Tenants speak to our responsibility as stewards of God's grace and gifts?

10. How do you reconcile earthly responsibilities (like paying taxes) and spiritual obligations in your life, as taught by Jesus?

11. How does Jesus' affirmation of the resurrection comfort and encourage you about eternal life?

12. How does Jesus’ interaction with the Pharisees and Sadducees challenge us in our approach to understanding and interpreting Scripture?

13. In what ways does the warning against the teachers of the law prompt self-examination of our motivations and attitudes in religious practices?

14. How can you emulate the widow's sacrificial giving in your life?

15. How can Jesus' unflappable authority in the face of confrontation empower you in your personal and spiritual encounters?

16. What can the Parable of the Wicked Tenants teach us about receiving and responding to God's messengers today?

17. How can we balance our obligations to government authorities with our duties to God, as instructed by Jesus?

18. How does Jesus' understanding and explanation of the resurrection impact your view of life after death?

19. How can we guard against the kind of hypocrisy Jesus warned about among the teachers of the law?

20. In what practical ways can you express sacrificial giving and total trust in God like the widow in the temple?

Links
Luke 20:14 NIV
Luke 20:14 NLT
Luke 20:14 ESV
Luke 20:14 NASB
Luke 20:14 KJV

Luke 20:14 Commentaries

Bible Hub
Luke 20:13
Top of Page
Top of Page