Luke 7:4
They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, "This man is worthy to have You grant this,
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 7:4?

2. How does Luke 7:4 demonstrate the importance of interceding for others in prayer?

3. What qualities in the centurion prompted the elders to plead on his behalf?

4. How can we apply the centurion's faith to our daily challenges today?

5. In what ways does Luke 7:4 connect to Jesus' teachings on compassion?

6. How can we emulate the centurion's humility and faith in our lives?

7. Why did the Jewish elders plead earnestly for the centurion in Luke 7:4?

8. How does Luke 7:4 reflect the relationship between Jews and Gentiles in biblical times?

9. What does the centurion's request in Luke 7:4 reveal about faith and authority?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 7?

11. Is your heart truly repentant, beyond outward appearances?

12. What were the key events in Jesus' trials?

13. Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).

14. Is worshiping saints and Mary appropriate?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the centurion's faith challenge our understanding of who can approach Jesus with confidence?

2. In what ways can we act as advocates or intercessors for others in our community, similar to the Jewish elders?

3. How does the centurion's humility inform our approach to leadership and authority in our own lives?

4. What does this passage teach us about the nature of worthiness in the eyes of God versus human standards?

5. How can we incorporate earnestness and sincerity in our prayers, and what other scriptures support this practice?1. How does the faith of the centurion challenge our understanding and expression of faith?

2. What can we learn from Jesus' act of raising the widow's son about His compassion and power?

3. How do we reconcile John the Baptist's doubts about Jesus being the Messiah with his role as the forerunner?

4. What lessons can we learn from the act of the sinful woman who anointed Jesus?

5. How does Jesus' reaction to the woman who anointed Him challenge the societal norms of His time and ours?

6. How can we apply the lesson of those who are forgiven much, love much, in our personal and communal life?

7. How does Jesus' affirmation of John the Baptist's role inform our understanding of His mission?

8. How does the healing of the centurion's servant challenge the ethnic and cultural barriers of the time and in our current world?

9. How can we cultivate a faith like the centurion's in our daily lives?

10. How do we understand the concept of faith and healing as presented in this chapter?

11. How does Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees challenge our attitudes towards self-righteousness?

12. How do we respond when our expectations of God, like John's, are not met?

13. In what ways do we experience Jesus' compassion in our lives today?

14. How can we emulate the sinful woman's gratitude and love for Jesus in our lives?

15. How can we apply Jesus' approach to the Pharisees and the sinful woman in our interaction with others?

16. How does the resurrection of the widow's son affirm Jesus' power over death, and how does it relate to His resurrection?

17. In what ways do we see Jesus challenging societal and religious norms in this chapter?

18. How can we embrace and extend forgiveness as shown in the anointing story?

19. How does the notion of great love resulting from great forgiveness impact our relationships?

20. How do we maintain faith in the face of doubts, as shown in the case of John the Baptist?

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