week of 8/13

Unit 24  Session 1

JESUS IS THE WAY

LUKE 13

Jesus taught that entrance into His kingdom is difficult and only comes through Him.

The Gospel of Luke is a literary masterpiece, beautifully depicting the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The climax of Luke's Gospel is the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, but the heart is the "travel narrative" (Luke 9:51-19:27), where Jesus set His face to go to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). While journeying from Galilee to Jerusalem, Jesus performed miracles and taught about the kingdom of God and the way of salvation. In Luke 13:22-35, Jesus portrayed Himself as the narrow door of salvation who saves sinners through His sacrificial death and victorious resurrection, which would be accomplished in Jerusalem.

Points to consider:

✞   The Narrow Door

     * Why do people seem to bristle at "exclusivity" - 

        the Biblical claim that Jesus is the only way to 

        salvation? 

✞   The Coming Death

     * What are some ways obedience to God's mission 

        might lead to opposition for Christians?

     * How can Christians take comfort in the truth that 

        God is in control of everything?

✞   The Future Adoration

     * What are some ways people reject God's compassion?

     * How does the gospel and the coming of Christ 

        give us hope?