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Luke 13:9-30
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Luke 13:10-30
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Have you ever heard of (or had) special rules for Sunday? What were they?
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What did Jesus do when he saw the crippled woman? What led to her healing (13:12-13)? How was her healing similar to healing the widow’s son (7:12-15)? What can we learn from the healings of Jesus?
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Why was the synagogue ruler indignant? How did he view the Sabbath? What rule did he announce to the crowd?
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What kind of restrictions do we foolishly put on God’s work? Do we ever restrict good deeds because of man’s (or self-imposed) rules or traditions?
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Why did Jesus use a mustard seed as an illustration instead of a watermelon seed or soybean seed or acorn?
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What makes yeast a good example of God’s kingdom? What do these two parables (mustard seed and yeast) tell us about God’s kingdom?
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In what areas of life do you tend to procrastinate? How does it feel to miss a good opportunity?
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According to Jesus, what is it worth every effort to accomplish? (13:24)
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What does the narrow door represent? In what sense is the way to the kingdom of God narrow?
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What happens once the door is shut? (13:25) Will the door be reopened? How successful will attempts be to enter after the door is shut (13:27)?
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When will it be too late for people to come to the kingdom of God?
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In what way will the first be last and the last be first?
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How would the owner of the house respond to you right now, today? (Would you be on time? Are you following the narrow way? Would the door be open or closed to you?)
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