Luke 4:14-37

Luke 4:14-21
1. Why did news about Jesus spread seemingly before He began teaching and performing miracles?
2. What was a synagogue and why did Jesus teach there?
3. Why do you think Jesus picked Isaiah 61:1-2?
4. How bold of Jesus do you think it was to declare Himself the fulfillment of the Isaiah passage?

Luke 4:22-30
1. Why do you think the people were so surprised by Jesus’ teaching ability?
2. Why didn’t Jesus expect his hometown to receive his teaching?
3. Why are family members sometimes the most difficult people to share the gospel with?
4. How did 1st century Israel compare to Israel in the days of Elijah & Elisha?
5. Why did Jesus’ hometown people react so violently?
6. How do you think Jesus got away?

Luke 4:31-37
1. What day was ‘the Sabbath’ and why did Jesus teach on that day?
2. What do you think was different about Jesus’ preaching?
3. On what authority can teachers/preachers speak today?
4. Besides Jesus Himself, who understood the identity of Jesus best?
5. How difficult was it for Jesus to cast out the evil spirit?
6. What major change occurred in the world through the ministry of Jesus Christ?