Luke 19 - October 31

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Jesus brought radical reformations to spiritual life. The unacceptable are acceptable, judgment of servants, a donkey is suitable for a king, reestablishing the temple for prayer. What needs to be reformed in your spiritual life?

Luke 18 - October 30

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Part of this chapter focuses on Kingdom principles for living. How are you doing living life in the Kingdom?

Luke 17 - October 29

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Ten were healed, only one returned to give thanks (17:11-19). When have you neglected to give thanks to God in recent days?

Luke 16 - October 28

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This is one of the places where Jesus teaches about money. What challenges do you hear in regard to your own attitudes about money?

Luke 15 - October 27

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Which character do you relate to most in the parable for the Prodigal Son (15:11-32)?
What do you need to do to become more like the father?

Luke 14 - October 24

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What has/does/will it cost you to be a follower of Jesus (14:25-33)?

Luke 13 - October 23

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Jesus speaks of the Gardener who works the ground and fertilizes it to coax growth (13:8). How is God working to coax growth in you?

Luke 12 - October 22

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What is it that you are the most worried or concerned about
today? How can you trust God with this (12:22-31)?

Luke 11 - October 21

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What part of Jesus’ prayer (11:24) speaks to you the most today? How will you make that your prayer today?

Luke 10 - October 20

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Who is the “neighbor” Jesus is calling you to minister to today (10:25-37)?

Luke 9 - October 17

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What does it mean for you to take up your cross daily and follow Jesus (9:23-26)?
In 9:51-62, different people had various excuses for not following Jesus. What is it that sometimes/often/always keeps you from following Jesus?

Luke 8 - October 16

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What kind of soil are you (8:1-15)? What storms are you facing in your life (8:22-25)?
Do you sense Jesus with you?

Luke 7 - October 15

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Jesus has encounters with several people in Luke 7. Which one do you most relate to? Why?

Luke 6 - October 14

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Jesus has several “tough” teachings in this chapter and he wants you to put them into practice (see 6:46-47). What of these teachings is he especially calling YOU to put into practice today?

Luke 5 - October 13

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When did you first experience the power and presence of Jesus in your life, as Peter did (5:1-1l)? How did you respond? If Jesus walked among us today, would you invite him into your home, like Levi, or would you be upset about the friends he chose, like the religious people (5:27-32)?

Luke 4 - October 10

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What temptations do you face? How does the Spirit help you overcome them? People responded in different ways to Jesus. Some wanted to kill Jesus (4:29), some were amazed at this teaching and told others (4:36-37) and some wanted to stay with him (4:42). What is your response to Jesus’ teaching and his presence with you?

Luke 3 - October 9

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John the Baptist told different people various ways they should “produce fruit in keeping with repentance” (3:8, 11,13, 14). What would he tell you?

Luke 2 - October 8

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What speaks to you in a fresh way from these stories of Jesus’ birth and early life? What happened to you in the recent Christmas season which you “treasured and pondered in your heart” (2:19)?

Luke 1 - October 7

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God called Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph to play special roles in God’s plan by being parents of special children. How did each respond? How do you respond to God’s call?

3 John 1 - October 6

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Verses 9-10 describe someone who wanted to control the church. How should we respond to such a person?