Discussion Questions - Luke 11:37-54

Screenshot 2024-11-27 at 11.46.22 AM.png

READ AGAIN: Luke 11:37-54

Link to Modern Jewish Explanation of Ritual Handwashing

  1. Name a few reasons that the Pharisees and Scribes were antagonistic toward Jesus.
  2. Why didn’t Jesus adopt the traditional Jewish handwashing?
  3. Jesus said that the Pharisees cleaned the outside but the inside was dirty and dark (v.39). In what ways do you sometimes focus on the outside and forget the inside?
  4. Jesus remarks about how the Pharisees give a tenth of all their property, but neglect the love of God (v.42).
  5. There’s always a discussion about whether or not Christians are supposed to tithe (give a 10th of their income). Does verse 42 inform your opinion one way or another?
  6. Jesus said that the Pharisees are like unmarked graves (v.44). What did He mean by this?
  7. In verse 45 the scribes speak up. What is the difference between Pharisees and Scribes?
  8. Scribes were the intellectuals of the day. How do you think what Jesus said in verse 52 made them feel?
  9. Considering the difference between the Pharisees and Scribes, which of the two would you say you most relate with? Are your spiritual failures more like one or the other?
  10. In the first takeaway point, Pastor Chris said that “When Jesus Comes in, He is Going to Show You what Needs to Change.” How has this been true in your life?
  11. In the second takeaway, Pastor Chris simply said, “Jesus Sees You.” How does that truth make you feel?
  12. In the final takeaway, Pastor Chris said, “Your Heart is More Important than Your Hands.” Would you agree?