Luke 20:19
When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 20:19?

2. How does Luke 20:19 reveal the Pharisees' fear of Jesus' authority?

3. What can we learn about confronting truth from Luke 20:19?

4. How does Luke 20:19 connect to Psalm 118:22-23 about rejection?

5. How should we respond when truth challenges our beliefs, as in Luke 20:19?

6. What steps can we take to avoid hypocrisy like the Pharisees in Luke 20:19?

7. Why did the scribes and chief priests fear Jesus in Luke 20:19?

8. How does Luke 20:19 reflect the tension between Jesus and religious authorities?

9. What does Luke 20:19 reveal about the motives of the religious leaders?

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

11. In Luke 11:42-52, how do we reconcile Jesus' strict criticism of religious leaders with other passages that affirm the divine origin and authority of the Law?

12. Luke 20:1-8: How historically reliable is the account of Jesus questioning the religious leaders when there is limited external confirmation of this exchange?

13. How could Jesus physically appear in a locked room, as described in John 20:19, if he had a tangible, resurrected body?

14. What did Jesus mean by 'first will be last'?
Discussion Questions
1. How do the reactions of the scribes and chief priests in Luke 20:19 reflect their understanding of Jesus' authority and message?

2. In what ways can we face opposition when standing for biblical truth today, and how can we respond in a Christ-like manner?

3. How does the fear of public opinion influence our decisions, and how can we cultivate a greater fear of God in our lives?

4. What lessons can we learn from Jesus' use of parables in communicating deep spiritual truths, and how can we apply these lessons in our own teaching and sharing of the Gospel?

5. How can we build a supportive community of believers that encourages standing for truth, even in the face of opposition?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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