LUKE
READING PLAN + STUDY QUESTIONS
READING PLAN
JESUS’ EARLY LIFE + THE START OF HIS MINISTRY
JESUS INTRODUCES THE UPSIDE-DOWN KINGDOM
JESUS' MESSAGE TO THE DISCIPLES
JESUS TEACHES IN PARABLES
JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEM + CONTINUES TEACHING
BETRAYAL, ARREST, DEATH, + RESURRECTION
HOW TO USE
READ THE CHAPTERS IN THE BIBLE FOR EACH SESSION
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS + REFLECT ON THE READING
This study encourages going at your own pace, allowing each session to be a day, a week, or however long you need. Each session contains questions to be used for individual reflection or small group discussion.
This study was made to be used alongside Bible reading. Although we have created chapter summaries, there is no substitute for reading God's Word.
SESSION ONE: LUKE 1-4
JESUS’ EARLY LIFE + THE START OF HIS MINISTRY
According to Luke 1:1-4, who did Luke rely on as his sources? What was the goal of his writing?
How were both Elizabeth’s and Mary’s pregnancies unlikely occurrences?
Read Luke 1:46-55. What characteristics of God did Mary praise?
In Luke 2, which details of the Christmas story stand out to you?
In Luke 2:22-24, what did Mary and Joseph sacrifice at the temple?
Read Leviticus 12:8. What does this reveal about Mary and Joseph?
In Luke 2:40-52, Mary and Joseph lost Jesus. Where was he? What was he doing?
According to Luke 3 and Isaiah 40, what was John the Baptist’s unique role?
Why was he called “John the Baptist”?
If Jesus was without sin, why would he be baptized?
How did God respond to Jesus’s baptism?
What names do you recognize in Jesus’ lineage found in Luke 3?
How did Jesus respond when tempted by Satan? What do His responses say about the power of knowing God’s Word? How does the Enemy also recall God’s Word?
SESSION TWO: LUKE 5-8
JESUS INTRODUCES THE UPSIDE-DOWN KINGDOM
In Luke 5:1-11, how did Jesus reveal His authority and power to the disciples? How did they respond?
Read Luke 5:12-16. Why was touching a leper seen as risky and controversial?
In Luke 5:27-32, how did Jesus respond to the question about eating with sinners and tax collectors?
Read Luke 6:20-23. Do any of Jesus’ “blessed are” statements resonate with you?
In Luke 6:32-36, who did Jesus say is easier to love? Who is more difficult to love?
In these chapters, what miracles did Jesus perform? What population was he continually serving?
In Luke 7, how did the disciples question Jesus’ identity? What were they trying to determine?
In Luke 8:1-3, how were women included in Jesus’ ministry?
In Luke 8, why do you think Jesus wanted some people to declare His power, but He asked others to remain quiet?
SESSION THREE: LUKE 9-12
JESUS' MESSAGE TO THE DISCIPLES
According to Luke 9:7-9, what were some of the speculations made about Jesus? How was Jesus compared to other leaders of the faith?
In Luke 9:18-20, who did Peter believe Jesus to be?
During the transfiguration, who appeared to the disciples (Luke 9:28-36)?
How were these two men significant and faithful leaders?
What did Jesus mean in Luke 10:2 when He said that “the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few”?
In response to sending out the disciples, why did Jesus rejoice (Luke 10:21-24)?
To whom did Jesus compare the Samaritan in the parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:31-32)? What does this parable reveal about Jesus’ attitude towards religion without compassion?
In the story of Mary and Martha, who do you relate to more? Whose actions did Jesus see as most necessary (Luke 10:38–42)?
Jesus taught the disciples to pray in Luke 11:1-4. What elements or aspects of prayer did Jesus include in His example?
In Luke 11:29-31, how did Jesus compare Himself to Jonah?
What warning did Jesus give the disciples in Luke 12:1–3?
SESSION FOUR: LUKE 13-16
JESUS TEACHES IN PARABLES
What did Jesus teach about healing on the Sabbath in Luke 13:10–17? How did Jesus prioritize people over policies?
What was the purpose of Jesus’ teaching about the narrow gate in Luke 13:22-30?
What idea was Jesus communicating in the parable of the wedding feast in Luke 14:7–24?
In Luke 14:34-35, to what was Jesus referring when describing the salt that lost its taste? Compare these verses with Matthew 5:13.
What do the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son have in common (Luke 15:1–32)? How do these parables display God’s pursuit of humanity and His love for creation?
In the parable of the prodigal son, do you identify more with the younger brother, the older brother, or the father?
In the parable of the dishonest manager, how did Jesus emphasize the importance of good stewardship (Luke 16:1–12)?
SESSION FIVE: LUKE 17-20
JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEM + CONTINUES TEACHING
How did Jesus emphasize the value of humility (Luke 17:5–10)?
When Jesus healed the ten lepers, which of the ten went back to praise Jesus? During this time, would lepers have been allowed in the temple?
Why did Jesus reflect upon the stories of Noah and Lot’s wife (Luke 17:20-37)?
What was Jesus communicating in the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1–8)?
In Luke 18:9-30, what virtues or traits did Jesus see as valuable?
How did the disciples respond to Jesus’ foretelling of His death (Luke 18:31-34)?
In Luke 19:2–10, how would you summarize Jesus’ interaction with Zacchaeus?
Why did Jesus weep over Jerusalem? What event was He predicting?
In Luke 20:17, what did Jesus mean when He said, “the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone”?
Generally, what kind of people opposed Jesus? How was this ironic?
SESSION SIX: LUKE 21-24
BETRAYAL, ARREST, DEATH, + RESURRECTION
How would you describe the tone of Luke 21? How did Jesus warn the disciples about future persecution?
In Luke 21:36, Jesus instructed His disciples to remain awake at all times. What did He mean by this? What does it mean to be awake spiritually?
According to Luke 22:1, what annual celebration was occurring around the time of Jesus’ arrest? What similarities do you see between this ritual and the Last Supper?
Read Luke 22:3-6. Who betrayed Jesus and why? Was this betrayal necessary in God’s plan for redemption?
What did Jesus reveal about Peter in Luke 22? How did Peter respond?
Who did the crowd choose to release instead of Jesus? Why do you think they demanded that Jesus be crucified?
Read Luke 23:39-43. What did Jesus promise the man on the other cross? What does this reveal about faith in Jesus?
How did Jesus prove to the disciples that He was really alive (Luke 24:36-43)?
On the road to Emmaus, Jesus interpreted all the Scriptures and prophecies regarding Himself. How would knowing the fulfillment of these prophecies strengthen the disciples’ faith?
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