1. How does Jesus resist temptation, and what can we learn from His approach?

2. Why do you think Jesus chose the particular passage from Isaiah to read in the synagogue?

3. What factors contribute to Jesus' rejection in His hometown, and what can this tell us about human nature?

4. How does Jesus' authority manifest in His teaching and miracles?

5. Why does Jesus insist on going to other towns to preach, even when the people in Capernaum want Him to stay?

6. How do Jesus’ actions in this chapter demonstrate His mission and purpose?

7. How does Jesus' rejection at Nazareth reflect on how we might be received when we share the gospel?

8. How does Jesus' response to the devil's temptations inform our own approach to spiritual warfare?

9. Why might the people of Nazareth, who knew Jesus from His childhood, find it harder to accept Him as the Messiah?

10. How does Jesus' handling of the situation in Nazareth model grace and courage in the face of opposition?

11. How does Jesus balance His time between healing, casting out demons, and preaching?

12. What does Jesus' retreat to a solitary place reveal about His spiritual practices, and how can we apply this to our lives?

13. How does the crowd's reaction to Jesus' message in Nazareth differ from their reaction in Capernaum, and what might this suggest about acceptance of the gospel message?

14. How does the authority of Jesus contrast with the religious leaders of His day, and what does this tell us about true spiritual authority?

15. How do the various responses to Jesus in this chapter inform our understanding of the range of reactions to His message today?

16. How does the episode in the synagogue in Nazareth inform our understanding of Jesus' mission?

17. How does Jesus' interaction with the demonic realm in this chapter inform our understanding of His power and authority?

18. In the light of Jesus' healing miracles, how can we understand and approach illness and healing in a contemporary context?

19. How can we apply the lessons from Jesus' rejection at Nazareth in our personal contexts when we face rejection for our faith?

20. In what ways does Jesus' example in this chapter provide guidance for dealing with temptation, rejection, and the demands of ministry in our lives?