Luke 5:14
"Do not tell anyone," Jesus instructed him. "But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 5:14?

2. How does Luke 5:14 emphasize the importance of obedience to Jesus' commands?

3. Why did Jesus instruct the healed man to show himself to the priest?

4. How does Leviticus 14 relate to Jesus' instructions in Luke 5:14?

5. What can we learn about humility from Jesus' command in Luke 5:14?

6. How can we apply Jesus' instructions in Luke 5:14 to our daily lives?

7. Why did Jesus instruct the healed man to show himself to the priest in Luke 5:14?

8. What is the significance of the cleansing ritual mentioned in Luke 5:14?

9. How does Luke 5:14 relate to the Old Testament laws on leprosy?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 5?

11. In Luke 5:12–14, is there any medical or historical basis for a leper being instantly healed by a single touch?

12. Luke 14:31-32: Does Jesus' warfare analogy conflict with other passages (e.g., Matthew 5:9) advocating peace?

13. Jesus saw a man sitat the tax collectors office and called him to be his disciple. What was his name? Matthew (Matthew 9:9) Levi (Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27)

14. How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?
Discussion Questions
1. Why do you think Jesus instructed the leper not to tell anyone about his healing, and how can this apply to our own experiences of God's work in our lives?

2. How does the requirement to show oneself to the priest and offer a sacrifice relate to the concept of public testimony in the New Testament church?

3. In what ways does Jesus' adherence to the Mosaic Law in this passage inform our understanding of the relationship between the Old and New Testaments?

4. How can the leper's faith in seeking Jesus for healing inspire us in our own prayer life and trust in God's power?

5. What are some practical ways we can demonstrate obedience to God's commands in our daily lives, as seen in the leper's response to Jesus' instructions?1. How does the miraculous catch of fish demonstrate the divine power of Jesus, and how does it impact Simon Peter and his companions?

2. What can we learn from the leper's approach to Jesus, and Jesus' response to him?

3. In the healing of the paralytic, how does Jesus demonstrate His authority to forgive sins?

4. How does Jesus' call and interaction with Levi challenge the societal and religious norms of the time?

5. What does Jesus' response to the question about fasting reveal about the nature of His mission?

6. How does Jesus' response to the Pharisees regarding his association with sinners challenge our own attitudes towards marginalized or stigmatized individuals?

7. How does the parable of the new cloth and the old garment inform our understanding of the relationship between Jesus' message and the Old Testament law?

8. What are the implications of Jesus' call to "catch people" for our understanding of discipleship?

9. How does the faith of the paralytic's friends contribute to his healing, and what does this teach us about intercessory prayer?

10. What does Jesus' instruction to the healed leper to follow the Mosaic law tell us about His respect for established religious practices?

11. How does Jesus' interaction with Levi challenge us to examine our own prejudices and preconceptions?

12. How do the miracles in this chapter affirm Jesus' divine authority?

13. In the light of the calling of Simon Peter, James, John, and Levi, how should we respond to Jesus' call in our lives?

14. How do Jesus' actions and teachings in this chapter redefine religious and social norms?

15. How does Jesus' response to the Pharisees' criticism provide guidance on dealing with criticism or misunderstanding in our lives?

16. What insights does Jesus' answer to the question about fasting provide for our spiritual disciplines?

17. How does the healing of the leper and the paralytic inspire us to approach Jesus in faith, regardless of our circumstances?

18. What does the calling of the first disciples and Levi teach us about Jesus' inclusive invitation to follow Him?

19. How can the stories and teachings in this chapter help us better understand and share the gospel with others?

20. How does Jesus' response to the criticism of His associations inform our interaction with different groups of people today?

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