Luke 20:17
But Jesus looked directly at them and said, "Then what is the meaning of that which is written: 'The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 20:17?

2. How does Luke 20:17 illustrate Jesus as the cornerstone in our lives?

3. What Old Testament prophecy is fulfilled in Luke 20:17's "rejected stone" reference?

4. How can we ensure Jesus remains the cornerstone in our daily decisions?

5. Why is recognizing Jesus as the cornerstone crucial for our faith's foundation?

6. How does Luke 20:17 challenge us to evaluate our acceptance of Jesus' authority?

7. What does "The stone the builders rejected" symbolize in Luke 20:17?

8. How does Luke 20:17 relate to Jesus' role as the cornerstone?

9. Why did Jesus quote Psalm 118:22 in Luke 20:17?

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

11. 1 Peter 2:4–5: How can the metaphor of believers as “living stones” be validated scientifically, historically, or archeologically?

12. (Psalm 118) In light of archaeological and textual studies, can we confirm its authorship or era of composition, or does uncertainty undermine its reliability?

13. (Psalm 118:22) Is the metaphor of the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone historically verifiable, or is it merely figurative with no real-world basis?

14. Did Jesus ascend to Paradise on the crucifixion day? Yes, per Luke 23:43. No, per John 20:17.
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding Jesus as the cornerstone impact your personal faith and daily life?

2. In what ways can you ensure that Jesus remains the foundation of your decisions and actions?

3. How does the rejection of Jesus by the religious leaders serve as a warning for us today in our spiritual walk?

4. What are some practical steps you can take to build unity within your local church community, recognizing Jesus as the cornerstone?

5. How can the fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus' life strengthen your confidence in the truth and reliability of the Bible?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?

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