1. What is the meaning of Luke 9:49?

2. How does Luke 9:49 teach us about accepting others who serve Jesus differently?

3. What does "not one of us" reveal about the disciples' mindset in Luke 9:49?

4. How can we apply the lesson of unity from Luke 9:49 today?

5. How does Luke 9:49 connect with Jesus' teachings on love and acceptance?

6. In what ways can Luke 9:49 challenge our views on Christian fellowship?

7. Why did John try to stop someone casting out demons in Luke 9:49?

8. What does Luke 9:49 teach about exclusivity in ministry?

9. How does Luke 9:49 challenge denominational boundaries?

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

11. What miracles did Jesus perform according to the Bible?

12. Who was Mary Magdalene in the Bible?

13. Did Herod think that Jesus was John the Baptist? Yes (Matthew 14:2; Mark 6:16) No (Luke 9:9)

14. What was Jesus' purpose on Earth?1. How does Jesus' response to John's concern in the parallel passage (Mark 9:38-41) challenge our understanding of who can serve in His name?

2. In what ways can we guard against an exclusive mindset in our own church or ministry settings?

3. How can we discern whether someone is genuinely working in Jesus' name, as opposed to using His name for personal gain, as seen in Acts 19:13-16?

4. Reflect on a time when you witnessed or experienced the diversity of spiritual gifts within the Church. How did it impact your understanding of unity in the body of Christ?

5. How can we apply the principle of unity in diversity from 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 to our daily interactions with fellow believers?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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