Luke 6:8
But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, "Get up and stand among us." So he got up and stood there.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 6:8?

2. How does Luke 6:8 demonstrate Jesus' divine knowledge and authority?

3. What can we learn from Jesus' response to the Pharisees in Luke 6:8?

4. How does Luke 6:8 connect with other instances of Jesus knowing thoughts?

5. How should Jesus' awareness in Luke 6:8 influence our daily actions and thoughts?

6. In what ways can we apply Jesus' example of discernment from Luke 6:8?

7. How does Luke 6:8 demonstrate Jesus' divine knowledge and authority?

8. What does Luke 6:8 reveal about Jesus' understanding of human thoughts?

9. How does Luke 6:8 challenge our perception of Jesus' omniscience?

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

11. Was Jesus omniscient?

12. What are the different types of demons?

13. Does He understand us?

14. How could Ahijah, who was nearly blind (1 Kings 14:4–5), immediately recognize Jeroboam’s wife in disguise?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus' knowledge of the Pharisees' thoughts in Luke 6:8 demonstrate His divine nature, and how can this assurance of His understanding impact your personal prayer life?

2. In what ways does the healing of the man with the withered hand challenge the legalistic mindset of the Pharisees, and how can this inform our approach to religious practices today?

3. Reflect on a time when you felt called to "stand" in faith publicly. How does the man's response in this passage encourage you to act boldly in your faith journey?

4. How can we balance the importance of religious observance with the call to show compassion and mercy, as demonstrated by Jesus in this passage?

5. Consider the role of the crowd in this account. How can your personal testimony of Jesus' work in your life serve as a witness to others in your community?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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