Oct 23
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- Describe the scene that Jesus paints in Luke 7:32. Make note of each detail. Discuss the symbolism of each detail.
- How can the ministry of John the Baptist be compared to the singing of a dirge (a mournful song)? What is the proper response to a mournful song? What should men and women have done when they heard John’s preaching?
- How can the ministry of Jesus be compared to the playing of a flute (or a joyous song)? What is the proper response to a joyous song? What should men and women have done when they heard the preaching of Jesus?
- How did the unbelieving scribes and Pharisees respond to John and Jesus (see Luke 7:33-34)? How does this connect with the story of the children in the marketplace?
- What does it mean that “wisdom is justified by her children?”
- What will those who are born from above do when they hear the message of salvation through faith in the Messiah who was crucified and raised for us?
- How might you apply this text to your own life today?
