Luke 6:26
Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for their fathers treated the false prophets in the same way.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 6:26?

2. How can we discern when "all men speak well of you" is dangerous?

3. What does Luke 6:26 teach about the cost of true discipleship?

4. How does Luke 6:26 connect with warnings about false prophets in Matthew 7:15?

5. How can we apply Luke 6:26 to resist seeking worldly approval today?

6. What steps can we take to prioritize God's approval over man's praise?

7. What does Luke 6:26 mean by "Woe to you when all men speak well of you"?

8. How does Luke 6:26 challenge the desire for social approval?

9. Why does Jesus warn against universal praise in Luke 6:26?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 6?

11. What role does the church play in social justice?

12. What does 'Satan entered Judas' signify?

13. (Luke 6:20-26) Why believe promises of future blessings for the poor and warnings for the rich when many see no real-world proof of such reversals?

14. Who do you say I am?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the context of Luke 6:26 within the Sermon on the Plain help us understand Jesus' warning about universal praise?

2. In what ways can we discern whether praise we receive is for godly reasons or for conforming to worldly standards?

3. How can the examples of false prophets in the Old Testament inform our understanding of false teachings today?

4. What practical steps can we take to ensure we are seeking God's approval rather than the approval of others?

5. How do the teachings of Jesus in Luke 6:26 challenge us to live counter-culturally in today's society?1. How does Jesus' handling of the Sabbath controversies challenge conventional religious thinking of His time?

2. What significance can we glean from Jesus spending the night in prayer before choosing the Twelve Apostles?

3. How do the Beatitudes and Woes in the "Sermon on the Plain" challenge societal norms and values?

4. In what ways does Jesus' teaching on loving enemies challenge us in our current society?

5. What lessons do we learn from Jesus' teaching about judging others and its application in our everyday life?

6. How does Jesus' analogy of the tree and its fruit apply to our personal lives?

7. How do we understand and apply the teachings of the "Wise and Foolish Builders" parable in our lives?

8. What does it mean for Jesus to be the "Lord of the Sabbath," and how does this understanding influence our view of Jesus and the Sabbath?

9. How do Jesus' teachings in this chapter inform our understanding of discipleship?

10. How does Jesus' teaching about love and mercy redefine the concept of "an eye for an eye"?

11. How does Jesus' warning against judging others affect our interactions with people who have different beliefs or practices?

12. How can we produce good fruit in our lives, as Jesus encourages us to?

13. What is the role of prayer in decision-making, as exemplified by Jesus before choosing the Twelve Apostles?

14. How do we reconcile worldly success with the Beatitudes and Woes?

15. How does the concept of loving our enemies apply to the global context, especially concerning war and peace?

16. How can we apply the teaching on not judging others in our digital age, particularly in relation to social media?

17. How does the "Wise and Foolish Builders" parable inspire us to act on Jesus' teachings?

18. How can we cultivate a heart that produces good fruit, according to Jesus' teaching?

19. In light of the "Sermon on the Plain," how should Christian communities address issues of wealth and poverty, happiness and sorrow, reputation and dishonor?

20. What practical steps can we take to ensure that we are not only hearing Jesus' words but also acting on them, thus building our lives on a solid foundation?

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