Be on your guard

What is the journey section?

Luke 9:51-19:44

Why does Luke compose the journey section as a literary device?

to show that "the Way" to Heaven goes through Jerusalem - the cross. In actuality, Luke condenses the three or four trips that Jesus made to Jerusalem during His Galilean ministry.

What ones Jesus call himself in John 14:1-6?

The Way

What does Luke refer to the First Century Movement as?

The Way

How many times is "The Way" used in the Book of Acts?

6 times

Acts 19:1-2

Acts 19:9

Acts 19:23

Acts 22:4

Acts 24:14

Acts 24:22

In Luke 9:51-53 what does Jesus's journey section start with?

Rejection - the Samaritans

What does Jesus's journey section also end with?

Rejection - The Jewish leadership & all Jerusalem

Jesus is the

Way

What is Jesus doing in Luke 13:22?

He is making His way, which is the way to Jerusalem.

Jesus' way needs to be ?

Our way (Luke 17:11)

What does Jesus specify in Luke 18:31-33?

Jesus gets specific about "the Way."

in what scripture does Jesus make His Triumphal Entry?

Luke 19:28

Jesus went up to \___________

Jerusalem

What does the journey section begin and end with?

Rejection

Where is Jesus in Luke 19:45?

The temple area

In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jerusalem is a half a mile \______ sea level

Above

Jericho is \______ sea level

Below

In Luke 10:30, the Parable of the Good Samaritan it is inferred that Jesu is going where?

Up to Jerusalem

How do we know the man in the Parable of the Good Samaritan was going the wrong way?

He was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho.

Jesus was going up from Jericho to Jerusalem

What happens when you go the wrong way?

Bad things happen to you & you become spiritually dead

In Luke 10:31, what way is the priest going?

- Down to Jerusalem, the wrong way.

- Double condemnation of the Jewish Leadership that they are leading God's people "the wrong way" - away from Jerusalem... Away from God.

How many themes does the journey section have?

2

What are the themes of the journey section?

1. The deepening rift between Jesus and the Jewish Leaders. (9:51-13:35)

2. Jesus' preparation of His disciples for His departure. (14:1-19:44)

What are the 4 points of the sermon?

1. For The Yeast Of The Pharisees (Luke 12:1-12)

2. For All Kinds Of Greed (Luke 12:13-34)

3. For His Second Coming (Luke 12:35-48)

4. For Fire On Earth (Luke 12:49-59)

What is the first point of the sermon?

1. For The Yeast Of The Pharisees (Luke 12:1-12)

What is the second point of the sermon?

2. For All Kinds Of Greed (Luke 12:13-34)

What is the third point of the sermon?

3. For His Second Coming (Luke 12:35-48)

What is the fourth point of the sermon?

4. For Fire On Earth (Luke 12:49-59)

Jesus has thousands coming to Him, but He wasn't ...

Optimistic.. He was realistic

- He sees all these crowds, trampling one another - the "crush of curiosity."

What is the yeast of the Pharisees?

hypocrisy

- Following hypocritical religious leaders sends you to Hell.

Jesus \______ the hypocrisy of the Pharisees

Attacks

What is the quickest path to hypocrisy?

desiring to be adored by people, to impress people!

Why does hypocrisy not work?

Because cannot hide from God, as God is omnipresent and omniscient

How many times is the word "fear" used in Luke 12:4-5?

3

We should fear \_____, not \______

God; humans

The fear of God will keep you from what?

sinning (Exodus 20:20)

When is the only tie in the Book of Luke is the word Hell used?

Luke 12:4-5

where was the "vision of hell" taken from?

The valley of the Sons of Hinnom

what is the valley of the Sons of Hinnom?

A place where wicked Hebrew kings burned children sacrificed to Molech, the god of the Ammonites

This is also where Josiah burned all the idols and Asherah poles.

o Later, this is where the trash and dead criminals' bodies were burned.

▪ It was a place where the fire never went out!

What is a common Jewish Argument of Persuasion?

to make a point using "From Minor to Major."

What are the 4 ways the "minor to major" argument is used?

1. Minor: God takes care of the sparrows, which were practically worth nothing; they were the food to the poor!

2. Major: If God does not leave the sparrows, why would he leave you?

3. Minor: God can count the very hairs on your head.

4. Major: If God can count your hairs, how much more does he take care of us?

can you blaspheme against Jesus and still be saved?

Yes, but not the Spirit

What is blaspheming Jesus?

blaspheming Jesus at that moment, so one could repent and then be forgiven.

What is blaspheming the Spirit?

blaspheming the Word of God, the message of God.

▪ This means you reject God.

What is the only unforgivable sin?

Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

What will happen if you dont reject the Spirit?

You will be given the words to say

How was Kip criticized as a 25 year old minister in Boston?

- told him presented the Word in more loving way, he wouldn't be persecuted

- Kip responded: prophets/ apostles/Jesus were persecuted

What are some things we can be greedy about?

Money, possession, influence, leadership

What does greed fuel?

Disagreements and disharmony

What does greed almost always cause?

Hurt to others, its evil

What does Luke 12:15 say?

"Then He said to them, 'Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.'"

What is the American Dream all about?

- GREED!

- Americans make light of greed -\> "He who dies with the most toys, wins!"

What is greed?

Selfishness

What is one of the greatest challenges in the movement?

Motivating national to return to their home nation

What have we been discipled by the world to love?

The American dream of greed

Example - Maika & Mark Carbonell surrendered the Filipino/American dream to go on Manila Mission team

What does 2 Corinthians 6:10 say?

"...sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything."

What is being rich towards God?

- being willing to go anywhere & give up the American dream

Example - Kip gave $20 to girls selling lemonade for 50 cents. Fired up to see people happy & rich

How much more is it a joy when we make others rich with God?

Is that the joy in your life?

What is the setting like in Luke 12:22-31?

- Pastoral and calm setting: trees, birds, grass, and lilies.

Ravens are \_______ birds yet God takes care of them

Unclean

What kind of lilies are being referred to in Luke 12?

Purple anemones

" Their splendor was greater than King Solomon wearing purple clothes.

What does the world run after?

Their desires, instead of trusting God with their life.

When you are stressed, are you being a disciple of Jesus Christ?

No!

What are the parallel scriptures in Matthew & Luke that talk about Seeking first the Kingdom?

Matthew 6:33 & Luke 12:31

For Matthew the Kingdom was a matter of \__________

Priority

What was Luke's point about the Kingdom?

There is the Kingdom & there's nothing else!

Is your life all about the Kingdom? Do you consider everything else nothing?

What did Jesus understand about His message?

- that their would be a "little flock"

- From this reference to His followers, Jesus understood that every life is precious

and every life is fragile.

What happens when you realize you are fragile?

There is a sense of empathy and pity that goes out to people as you minister to their problems. You are gentle with them.

In the midst of gentleness comes

A high expectation

What does Luke 12:33 say?

"Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.