Luke 12: Be On Your Guard Flashcards
Jesus calls himself “The Way” in this passage
John 14:1-6
The Journey Section- Luke ___-____
Luke composes the “Journey Section” as a literary device to show that “_____” to Heaven goes through ______- the ______
9:51-19:44
The Way
Jerusalem
Cross
Luke refers to the First Century Movement as “The Way” six times in the book of acts.
What scriptures did he use?
Acts 9:1-2
19: 9
19: 23
22: 4
24: 14
24: 22
Jesus’ “journey” starts and ends with rejection. What are they and what is the scripture used to identify it?
Starts: Samaritans
Ends: Jewish Leadership and all Jerusalem
Luke 9:51-53
What are the scriptures that refer to Jesus making his way to Jerusalem?
13: 22
17: 11
18: 31-33 (gets specific)
19: 28
19: 44 (v.45 Jesus enters the temple)
Why is Luke 10:30 significant?
Geography is important in this parable because Jerusalem is half a mile above sea level, Jericho is below sea level. “Jesus is going up to Jerusalem”.
Going the “wrong way” will let you become spiritually dead.
Why is Luke 10:31 important?
The priest is going the “wrong way” just like the Levite. Double condemnation of the Jewish Leadership that they are leading God’s people “the wrong way”- away from Jerusalem and from God
The Journey section has Two Segments each with a theme:
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)
both segments show how wide the gap is between the Jewish Religious Leader’s and Jesus’ definition of spirituality
What is the theme scripture for the sermon?
[Proverbs 4:23]
“Above all else, guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life.”
What are the four points and scriptures for 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)
According to Jesus in Luke 12:1, what is the “yeast” of the pharisees and the result of following such leaders?
hypocrisy
-they will lead you to hell
According to Luke 12:2-3 when Jesus attacks the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, the quickest path to hypocrisy is what and why won’t it work?
Desiring to be adored by people, to impress people.
It cannot work because one cannot hide from God, he is omnipresent and omniscient.
-our modern day vernacular: “you can run but you cannot hide!”
In Luke 12:4-5 the word “fear” is used 3 times. What is the passage that explains what the fear of God is for?
Exodus 20:20
The fear of God will keep you from sinning.
This is the only time where the word “Hell” is used in the Book of Luke. What was this “vision of Hell” in reference to?
It was taken from 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
- Later, this is where the trash and dead criminals’ bodies were burned.
- a place where the fire never went out
According to Luke 12:6-7, what is the Common Jewish Argument of Persuasion?
To make a point using “From Minor to Major”
According to Luke 12:8-10, what is the difference between blaspheming against the Spirit and Jesus?
Blaspheming Jesus meant it was at the moment and could repent and be forgiven.
Blaspheming against the Spirit is the Word of God, or the message of God.
-this means you reject God and is the only unforgivable sin
In Luke 12:11-12, if you don’t reject the Spirit you will be given the words to say.
What is the example that Kip provided from his life that displays this scripture?
Kip was 25 and was being criticized by older preachers. They told him that if he were to present the Gospel in a more loving and careful way, then he wouldn’t be persecuted. Kip simply said that all the prophets were persecuted, the apostles were persecuted and Jesus was perfect yet he was persecuted.
*to reject the message is blasphemy, but if you are “in the way” and you’re under persecution, God through His Holy Spirit will give you the message and the words to say!
According to this passage, Jesus does not “take sides”
Luke 12:13-15
Jesus says to watch out for greed in Luke 12:15. List they types of greed and what it does to someone
All kinds of greed: for money, possessions, influence, leadership, etc.
Greed fuels disagreements and disharmony
Greed almost always causes hurt to others, it is evil.
According to the American Dream, “He who dies with the most toys, wins!”
What does Jesus say about this?
In Luke 12:16-21, Greed is all selfishness- In this parable it’s “all about me!”- I, I’ll, my, me, mine, myself!
What is one of our greatest challenges in the movement and why?
Motivate “nationals” to return to their “home nations” because we have been discipled by the world to love the American Dream of greed.
Kip mentioned Maika & Mark Carbonell and how they gave up their Filipino Dream and challenged us if we are willing to go anywhere and give up your dreams. What was the scripture he used to support their decision?
2 Corinthians 6:10
this is being rich towards God!
In Luke 12:22-31, what was the message that Jesus was trying to portray?
The world runs after their desires, instead of trusting God with their life. And when you stress, you are not being a disciple of Jesus Christ!
What was the difference in seeking the kingdom in Luke 12:31 and Matthew 6:33?
For Matthew, the Kingdom was a matter of priority, but Luke’s point is perhaps a bit stronger: There is the Kingdom and there’s nothing else!
