Luke 9:28
About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 9:28?

2. How can we prioritize prayer like Jesus did in Luke 9:28?

3. What significance does Jesus' prayer on the mountain hold for our spiritual growth?

4. How does Luke 9:28 connect with other instances of Jesus praying in solitude?

5. What can we learn from Jesus' example about seeking God's presence in prayer?

6. How can we incorporate regular prayer into our daily routines, following Jesus' example?

7. What is the significance of Jesus taking Peter, John, and James in Luke 9:28?

8. Why does Luke 9:28 emphasize prayer before the Transfiguration event?

9. How does Luke 9:28 relate to the concept of divine revelation?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 9?

11. Luke 9:28–36: What evidence supports the transfiguration as a historical event rather than a legend or late addition to the text?

12. What visions of heaven and hell does Peter experience?

13. What is the Transfiguration of Jesus?

14. How can we reconcile Jesus’s prophecy in Matthew 16:28 that some disciples would not die before seeing the Son of Man coming with the fact that they all eventually died?
Discussion Questions
1. What does Jesus' choice of Peter, John, and James to accompany Him reveal about leadership and discipleship in the Christian life?

2. How can we incorporate the practice of prayer into our daily routines, following Jesus' example?

3. In what ways can we create "mountain-top" experiences in our own lives to seek God's presence and revelation?

4. How does the Transfiguration connect to other instances of divine revelation in the Bible, and what does this teach us about God's nature?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced a significant spiritual revelation or insight. How did it prepare you for future challenges or ministry opportunities?1. How does the empowerment of the Twelve in the beginning of the chapter reflect on our own calling as followers of Christ?

2. In what ways do you relate to Herod's confusion about who Jesus was? How can we find clarity?

3. How does the feeding of the five thousand demonstrate God's ability to provide in scarcity?

4. Peter's confession of Christ's messianic identity is a pivotal moment in Luke 9. How can this confession transform our personal faith journeys?

5. In what ways does the lesson on self-denial challenge modern conceptions of success and self-fulfillment?

6. What does the Transfiguration reveal about the nature of Jesus? How does this affect your understanding of Him?

7. How does Jesus' healing of the demon-possessed boy demonstrate His power and compassion?

8. How can we apply Jesus' teachings about humility in our daily interactions?

9. Jesus teaches about tolerance in verses 46-50. How can these teachings inform our understanding of religious diversity and cooperation in today's world?

10. How do the challenges and sacrifices of following Jesus, as mentioned in the last part of the chapter, resonate with your personal experiences?

11. How does the emphasis on childlike humility challenge societal norms of greatness?

12. How can we learn to trust in God's provision as demonstrated in the feeding of the five thousand in our own lives?

13. How can the prediction of Jesus' death help us understand His mission and purpose?

14. How does the lesson on humility help us to reevaluate our personal ambitions and pursuits?

15. In light of Jesus' teachings on discipleship, what aspects of your life may you need to reconsider or reevaluate?

16. How does Jesus' instruction to the apostles about depending on God's provision apply to us in our modern context?

17. How does the Transfiguration reinforce the concept of the Trinity?

18. How can Jesus' acceptance of His impending death inspire us to face our own trials and challenges?

19. In what ways does the healing of the demon-possessed boy demonstrate Jesus' authority over spiritual forces?

20. How do Jesus' teachings on the cost of discipleship resonate with contemporary understandings of commitment and sacrifice?

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