Luke 6:9
Then Jesus said to them, "I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 6:9?

2. How does Luke 6:9 challenge our understanding of lawful actions on the Sabbath?

3. What does Jesus' question in Luke 6:9 reveal about God's priorities?

4. How can we apply Jesus' teaching in Luke 6:9 to modern-day situations?

5. In what ways does Luke 6:9 connect to the commandment to love your neighbor?

6. How does Luke 6:9 encourage us to prioritize compassion over legalism in our lives?

7. What does Luke 6:9 reveal about Jesus' view on the Sabbath?

8. How does Luke 6:9 challenge traditional interpretations of the law?

9. Why does Jesus question the legality of doing good on the Sabbath in Luke 6:9?

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

11. Did Jesus violate the Sabbath law?

12. What does it mean to be pharisaical?

13. How can one enter through the narrow gate?

14. Did Jesus violate the Sabbath laws?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus' question in Luke 6:9 challenge the traditional understanding of the Sabbath?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of "doing good" on the Sabbath to our modern-day observance of rest and worship?

3. How does Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees in this passage inform our understanding of legalism in our own faith communities?

4. What are some practical ways we can demonstrate compassion and mercy in our daily lives, following Jesus' example?

5. How can we discern when to prioritize compassion over strict adherence to rules in our personal and communal faith practices?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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