1. What is the meaning of Luke 9:40?

2. Why couldn't the disciples cast out the demon in Luke 9:40?

3. How does Luke 9:40 challenge our faith and reliance on God?

4. What scriptural connections exist between Luke 9:40 and Matthew 17:20?

5. How can we strengthen our faith to overcome spiritual challenges today?

6. What role does prayer play in overcoming obstacles, as seen in Luke 9:40?

7. Why could the disciples not drive out the demon in Luke 9:40?

8. What does Luke 9:40 reveal about the disciples' faith?

9. How does Luke 9:40 challenge our understanding of spiritual authority?

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

11. Did Jesus allow his disciples to keep a staff on their journey? Yes (Mark 6:8) No (Matthew 10:9; Luke 9:3)

12. Luke 9:3-6: How could the disciples realistically survive traveling with no staff, bag, or extra food, and is there any historical record supporting this?

13. How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?

14. When did the disciples return to Galilee? They saw Jesus there after at least 40 days, as they were instructed to stay in Jerusalem until receiving power (Matthew 28:17, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:3-4).1. What does this passage teach us about the importance of faith when facing spiritual challenges?

2. How can we apply the lesson of prayer from this event to our daily lives?

3. In what ways does this account encourage us to depend on Jesus rather than our own abilities?

4. How can we grow in spiritual maturity from the disciples' experience in this passage?

5. What practical steps can we take to intercede for others in need, following the example of the father in this account?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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