Luke 3:1–4:13 – May 31st, 2019

THE MESSIAH'S MINISTRY PREPARATION

1. Read Luke 3:1–4:13
2. Who did the word of God come to in the wilderness?
3. What Old Testament prophet is quoted in Luke 3?
4. What is a repeated theme of John the Baptist's message?
   1. Where do you see that in the text?
5. Who did the people think John the Baptist might be?
6. What did Herod do to John the Baptist?
7. What significant event happened at Jesus' baptism?
8. How old was Jesus when he began his ministry?
9. How did Jesus respond to Satan in the wilderness?

1. Summari
2. Why does Luke quote from the Old Testament in Luke 3?
3. Why did the people think John the Baptist might be the Christ?
4. Why did Herod put John the Baptist in prison?
5. What is the significance of Jesus' genealogy?
6. Why did Jesus go into the wilderness for forty days?

1. What do we learn about Jesus? Who is he?
2. What can we learn about Jesus' knowledge of the Old Testament?
   1. What would you say to a Christian who thinks they don't need to study the Old Testament?
3. What can we learn from how Jesus fought temptation?
   1. How can you help members of the church as they are tempted to sin?
   2. Why is it important to know one another personally in the church?
4. Remind one another of God's faithfulness by singing  "Where Shall I Be?"