Luke: Focus on Jesus - The Hard Work of Getting to Hell

OUTLINE:

• Perfect Proof (3:1-2)
• Perfect Proclamation (3:3-14)
• Perfect Presentation (3:15-22)
• Perfect Pedigree (3:23-38)

QUESTIONS:

1. What stood out to you from the sermon? What was most impactful for you?
2. (3:1-2) Perfect Proof: God has rooted His story in History—it is undeniable.  How does the historical context strengthen your faith? What can we learn in our own context as we see parallels between the political backdrop in Luke 3:1-2 and our modern-day context?
3. (3:3-14) Perfect Proclamation: The message is perfect. Repent and Receive. What does repentance look like as a practice in your life?
4. (3:15-22) Perfect Presentation: Both John and Jesus functioned in perfect humility. Where do you struggle most with humility and vulnerability? What in your story led you to this? Where is Jesus meeting you and growing you in humility?
5. (3:23-38) Perfect Pedigree: How is Jesus’ genealogy helpful for us today? How does it help you to know that Jesus was fully human and can sympathize with your struggle? Where do you struggle to bring your struggle to Him?

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:

Luke 3:1-38

NEXT WEEK:

Luke 4:1-13