Discussion Questions: Luke 23:44-49

  1. It was God who bled and died on the cross for us and for our salvation? How so? How could God (a most pure spirit) bleed? How could the infinite, eternal, and unchangeable one suffer and die?
  2. Why did our redeemer have to be God and man?
  3. What did God say (through signs from heaven) when Jesus died on the cross?
  4. What did some of the sinners who witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion say (through their words and actions)?
  5. According to Luke, what did Jesus say immediately before he died? What does this saying of Jesus have to do with our hope in life and death?
  6. If God were to allow you to say things before your death, what would you say? 
  7. Everyone has an opportunity to utter their last words through a last will and testament. Do you have one? In it, you may see to it that your assets are distributed appropriately. Also, you may give thanks and glory to God. Would you consider making one? What would you say in your will?   
  8. How do you plan to apply this text of Scripture to your life? How will it affect what you think, feel, say, and do?    
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Discussion Questions: Baptist Catechism 111

  1. Review the preface and the first three petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. 
  2. What is the fourth petition? 
  3. What is the main difference between the first three petitions and the fourth?
  4. Discuss the answer to Baptist Catechism 111  phrase by phrase and explain the meaning of each. In the fourth petition, which is, “Give us this day our daily bread,” we pray that:
    • …of God’s free gift
    • …we may receive a competent portion
    • … of the good things of this life
    • …and enjoy His blessing with them.
  5. Give examples of things we can pray for under the fourth petition of the Lord’s Prayer.
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Discussion Questions: Luke 23:26-43

  1. What does Simon of Cyrene carrying the cross of Jesus picture or signify? Discuss potential application. 
  2. What was the prophecy that Jesus uttered while on the way to Calvary?
  3. Jesus prayed (made intercession) for sinners while being crucified. What does this reveal about the purpose of the cross?
  4. What did the placard (sign) above Jesus say? What was the intended purpose of this sign? Ironically, what does it reveal about Jesus? Discuss potential application. 
  5. What promise did Jesus make to the repentant thief on the cross? What does this reveal about salvation in Christ Jesus? Who may be saved? When? Why? How is this possible? Discuss potential application.
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Discussion Questions: Baptist Catechism 110

  1. Discuss the two different ways we talk about the will of God. What are the theological terms we use to talk about the will of God in these two different ways? 
  2. What is the will of God for you and me?
  3. Why does our catechism emphasize the need for God’s grace to know and obey God’s will? 
  4. How are we to respond to God’s hidden or secret will for us? We need God’s grace for this, too. Discuss.  
  5. Give examples of things we can pray for under the third petition of the Lord’s Prayer.
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Discussion Questions: Luke 23:6-25

  1. Why did Pilate condemn Jesus if he thought he was innocent?
  2. The Scriptures teach that we must be subject to the governing authorities because they are God’s ministers in the civil realm. Does this mean we should expect them to always act justly? Does this mean we must always obey them? Why then do the Scriptures command us to honor them (Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-18)?
  3. Why did Herod wish to see Jesus? How does this compare to the interest that some have in Jesus even today? 
  4. Herod dressed Jesus like a king to mock him. Discuss the irony. 
  5. Pilate condemned Jesus to die on the cross and released Barabbas. Discuss the irony. What does this teach us about how Christ accomplished our salvation?
  6. Jesus was innocent. Why does this matter? 
  7. How do you plan to apply this text to your life today?
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Discussion Questions: Baptist Catechism 109

  1. What does it mean for God’s kingdom to come? I can think of two ways of answering this. 
  2. What is a kingdom?
  3. How many kingdoms (spiritually speaking) are there in the world today?
  4. Where is Satan’s kingdom? Who’s the king? Who are the citizens?
  5. Where is God’s kingdom? Who’s the king? Who are the citizens?
  6. How does God’s kingdom advance? Conversely, how is Satan’s kingdom destroyed?
  7. What is meant by “the kingdom of glory?” When will it be here?
  8. Give examples of things we can pray for under the second petition.
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Discussion Questions: Luke 23:1-5

  1. What did the Jews accuse Jesus of when standing before the Roman Governor, Pilate? Why did they focus on these accusations? Were these accusations true?
  2. Why did Pilate send Jesus to Herod? Who was Herod? Why was he very glad to see Jesus?
  3. What did Pilate and Herod think of Jesus? Did they find any fault in him? Why is this important?
  4. Why did Pilate consent to Jesus’ crucifixion?
  5. Though Jesus was innocent, he suffered and died as a guilty sinner. Why?
  6. It was the will of the Lord to give Jesus over to death in this way (see Isaiah 53:10–12). Does that excuse the sin of those who mistreated Jesus, falsely accused him, condemned him unjustly, and crucified him (see Acts 2:22-24)?
  7. How do you intend to apply this text of Scripture to your life in thought, word, and deed?
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Discussion Questions: Baptist Catechism 108

  1. Why is the first petition of the Lord’s Prayer first?
  2. What does it mean for God’s name to be hallowed?
  3. How do we and others glorify God?
  4. What are some other ways that God is glorified in the world?
  5. When will God be glorified most fully?
  6. What are some specific things that you can pray for under the first petition?
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