LUNCH WITH JESUS
Luke 11:37-54
Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. (John 20:30-31)
- Background
- Followed a full day of & (Luke 11:14-36)
- Invited to a meal (Luke 11:37)
- Other guests: & (Luke 11:37, 45)
- The Big Offense!
- Jesus did a big
- Purposefully did not wash His hands (Luke 11:38; Matthew 15:2; Mark 7:3)
- Jesus’ Rebuke…(Pharisee)
- The great ! (Luke 11:39-41; Matthew 23:2-4, 27-28)
- Focused on the , missed the ! (Luke 11:42; Matthew 23:23-24)
- Sought the and of men (Luke 11:43; Matthew 23:5-7)
- Full of (Luke 11:44; Matthew 23:25-26)
- Jesus’ Rebuke…(Lawyer)
- Weighed men down with and give no (Luke 11:46; Matthew 23:4, 15)
- No better than their (Luke 11:47-51; Matthew 23:29-33)
- Hindered those the kingdom of God (Luke 11:52; Matthew 23:13)
- What Did The Pharisees & Lawyers Miss?
- & heart trumps sacrifice (Psalm 51:17; Isaiah 1:11-17)
- of God and our (Isaiah 64:6; Titus 3:5)
- Greatest need was for rather than salvation (Ezekiel 36:26; Luke 1:71; Mark 10:35-40; John 18:36)
- God is and unwilling for any to (Ezekiel 18:23-32; 2 Peter 3:9)
- Question…
What do you think thinks about when He thinks about ?
- Answer…
- If you are far away, Heyou! (Luke 15:3-7)
- If you are lost, He will you! (Luke 15:9-10)
- If you have run away, He is for you! (Luke 15:11-32)
- He you! (John 3:16; Romans 5:8)
DIGGING DEEPER
Read Luke 11:37-54 and Matthew 23:1-39.
- Why was Jesus so harsh & critical towards the religious leaders of His day?
- What are some of the character flaws of the Pharisees, Scribes, & Lawyers?
- Another word for “hypocrite” is “actor, pretender.” How do we guard ourselves against such a label?
- What are some of the barriers and/or misconceptions our neighbors might have toward following Christ?
- How should we deal with our inconsistencies of character when they come to light?
- What is your takeaway from this encounter with the religious rulers?
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