01.05. Luke 5
Read Luke 5:1-11. (Luke 5:4-5) How did Simon reply to Jesus’ instructions to cast their nets again?
Read Luke 5:8-9. How did Simon react when he realized Jesus had just done a miracle for them?
How does a person go about being a fisher of men?
Read Luke 5:12-16. (Luke 5:12) What did the leprous man do when he saw Jesus?
Read Luke 5:12. In what way did the man’s words to Jesus show belief in Christ?
Read Luke 5:13. What did Jesus say to the sick man?
Read Luke 5:14. To whom was the healed man supposed to show himself? Why?
Read Luke 5:14. Besides showing the priest that he was healed, what else did Jesus tell the man to do?
Read Luke 5:15. In spite of Jesus’ request that the man not tell anyone, what resulted from this healing?
Read Luke 5:17-26. (Luke 5:18) Who came to see Jesus, and why did they come?
Read Luke 5:20. What did Jesus acknowledge as the paralytic man was lowered through the roof?
Read Luke 5:21. Why did the Pharisees and teachers think that Jesus’ words to the paralytic man were blasphemous?
Read Luke 5:23. What challenging question did Jesus pose to the Pharisees?
Read Luke 5:25. How did the paralytic man respond to Jesus’ invitation to “get up, take your mat and go home”?
Read Luke 5:26. What was the response of the crowd to what happened that day?
Read Luke 5:27-32. (Luke 5:27) What was Levi’s profession? How do you feel about the Internal Revenue Service?
Read Luke 5:28. What actions did Levi take upon hearing Jesus’ invitation to follow Him?
Read Luke 5:28. What did Levi leave behind when he followed Jesus?
Read Luke 5:29. What was Levi’s first action as a new follower of Jesus?
Read Luke 5:30. How did the Pharisees and others express their disapproval of Jesus’ presence at Levi’s banquet?
Read Luke 5:31. To what occupation did Jesus liken His ministry?
Read Luke 5:32. What reason did Jesus give for His coming?
Read Luke 5:33-39. (Luke 5:33) Who asked Jesus about fasting?
Read Luke 5:34. How did Jesus identify Himself in His answer to the Pharisees?
Read Luke 5:34. What did Jesus say would cause His disciples to fast?
Read Luke 5:36. What was the point of Jesus’ illustration abut new and old garments?
Read Luke 5:37. What was the point of Jesus’ illustration about new and old wineskins?
How can a person decide when differences between groups are unimportant and when they are crucial?
How can you show respect for the way other Christians honor God?