Luke Worksheet - Chapter 18

Luke Chapter 18 - Assignment 1.Read the Chapter Straight Through from your own Bible at home or from an online Bible website. 2. Read through again in sections broken down for you below and answer the questions if you would like to for help in meditating on the message. 3. Conclude with summarizing the verse that means the most to you and your thoughts and/or prayers.

Luke 18:1-8 - Parable on Prayer Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart. He said there was a judge in a certain city who did not fear God or respect man.  There was a widow in that city who "kept" coming to him asking for legal protection from her opponent.  For awhile he was "unwilling" to help her, but finally changed his mind and granted her the request she needed.  What changed his mind?  Why did he grant her this request? vs. 4,5 - Jesus said to His disciples that if the unrighteous judge said that, what would God, the righteous judge, do for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? vs. 7,8 - Jesus wonders if He will find faith on the earth when He returns.(vs.8)

Luke 18:9-17 - Pharisee and Publican Prayers Jesus also told a parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt.  He said the two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee, and the other a tax-gatherer.  The Pharisee was thanking God that he would not like "other" people, such as swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like "this" tax-gatherer.  He listed what he was proud about concerning himself.  What did he say he did religiously? vs. 12 - The tax-gatherer was standing some distance away from him.  What was he unwilling to do?  vs. 13 - How did he show his humility? vs. 13 - Which one of these two men went home "justified" before God? vs. 14 - Who will be humbled by God? vs. 14 - Who will be exalted (lifted up) by God? vs. 14 - The people were bringing even their "babies" to Him that He might touch them.  His disciples rebuked them, but what did Jesus say?  What belongs to the children and babies? vs. 16 - How must each of us receive the kingdom of God to enter it? vs. 17 -

Luke 18:18-34 - The Rich Young Ruler A certain ruler questioned Jesus, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"  Jesus asked him why he called Him good since only God is good.  This seemed to be His way of having the man think about the fact that He was God if He was good.  Jesus reminded Him of the commandments: Do not commit adultery Do not murder Do not steal Do not bear false witness Honor your father and mother Of these, the man said he had kept them from his youth.  Notice, the commandment of not having an idol before God is not listed, and yet Jesus points out that this is surely where he must fall short.  What does Jesus ask him to do with his possessions? vs. 22 - Did the man want to follow this command?  Why or why not? vs. 23 - Jesus looked at him saying how hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God.  He said it would be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. Those who heard Jesus say this, asked:  "Then who can be saved?"  What did Jesus say in regard to that? vs. 27 - Peter stepped up to say he and the other disciples had left their own homes to follow Him.  Jesus assured Peter that anyone who has left homes or family for the sake of the kingdom of God would receive reward.  What would they receive in this life? vs. 30 - What would they receive in the age to come? vs. 30 - Do you know if there are any idols before God in your life?  What receives most of your attention and affection in life?  What do you spend most of your time, energy, and money doing?  That is a good indication of anything that 'might' be coming before God in your life.

Luke 18:35-43 - Bartimaeus Receives Sight As Jesus was approaching Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting by the road, begging.  He heard the the multitude of people going by and he asked what it was about.  He was told that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.  He called out, saying "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"  Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet.  What did he do all the more? vs. 39 - Jesus stopped and commanded that he be brought to Him.  When he was brought near, Jesus asked him, "What do you want Me to do for you?"   How did the man answer? vs. 41 -   What did Jesus recognize about him and do for him? vs. 42 - Immediately he regained his sight, and began following Him, glorifying God; and when all the people saw it, they gave praise to God. What will you cry out to Jesus today?  He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.  Amen.

Luke Chapter 18 - Conclusion Can you summarize what you learned today? Do you have a verse you want to commit to memory in your heart from today? What is your final thoughts and or prayers concerning this chapter?