Session 12: Luke Chapters 23-24 Resurrection Faith (Part 2)
Session 12: Luke Chapters 23-24 Resurrection Faith Part 2
This 12-session study looks at the heart of Jesus for all people, as seen in the book of Luke. It is in Luke’s gospel that we see the breadth of Jesus’ ministry to reach all people, to bring all into his arms and show them his heart for them personally. Since Christ and the Father are one (John 10:30), Luke provides the opportunity to see for ourselves how God interacts with his beloved, how he showers his beloved with goodness and mercy all of our days (Ps 23:6). And the good news is that you are his beloved! He delights in you (Zeph 3:17)!
This post is the second part of session twelve of the study, with each session opening with warm-up introductory questions, going on to a reading from Luke and questions related to the passage. Then the study goes to the comparative or referenced Old Testament passages found in the assigned reading with accompanying questions. Each study session ends with considerations for personal application. The study is appropriate for individual or small group application. Feel free to share the response to an application question or just comment on the study itself below.
Old Testament Links
Read the following passages from the Old Testament and identify what was determined by the casting of lots: Joshua 18:6, Numbers 26:55, 1 Chronicles 25:8, Jonah 1:7, Prov 16:33.
Deuteronomy 18:10-11 describes divination and instructs us not to participate in it. Consider these verses together with the answers above, what is the difference between divination and casting lots?
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 encourages followers to know the Word, while in Luke 24:15, 25-27 Jesus explains the law and prophets. How does this pair of examples guide us today?
How does Joel 2:28-32 reflect the account of Jesus death, resurrection, and appearance in Luke 23-24?
Application
Consider your own ‘road to Damascus’, or time when you sought the Lord in discussion and word, and your eyes were opened. Tell of your experience and feelings when your eyes were opened.
What has Jesus revealed as the heart of God in the book of Luke?
