Dec 24
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- Luke 17:1-10 concludes the discourse that began in Luke 15:1. Why is it important to recognize that Luke 15:1-17:10 is one unit? What was the setting when Christ delivered these teachings? What are the major themes found in this entire section? How will remembering the situation and the themes help us to properly interpret this concluding passage?
- How might a person cause or tempt another person to sin? Who are the “little ones” that Christ mentions at the end of verse 2? How did the rich man in the previous parable tempt Lazarus to sin? How diddid the scribes and Pharisees tempt the tax collectors and sinners to sin? Why must those with spiritual authority be especially careful to not tempt “little ones” to sin?
- The scribes and Pharisees were self-righteous, judgmental, and condemning of others. In contrast to this, how are disciples of Jesus to deal with sin and sinners? See verses 3-5.
- In context, why did the apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith?
- How are disciples of Jesus to view themselves? After obeying and serving Christ faithfully, what are they to say? Christ will commend those who are faithful servants, but he will not thank them. Why?
