2. Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles

6. Raises Lazarus (Jn. 11) Jn 11:54

7. Lk 17:11

8. Lesson 16 – Discourses On Sin 17:1-10 “Stumbling Blocks” vv. 1-2 Causing others to sin is serious Stumbling blocks will come…but woe to him that is one v. 1 Jesus illustrates just how serious it is to be a “stumbling block” v. 2

9. Lesson 16 – Discourses On Sin 17:1-10 Forgiving Others vv. 3-4 When others sin against us, we need to… …rebuke it cp. Prov 13:18 15:10 28:23 …forgive when the sinner repents v. 3 No matter how many times the sin occurs, we need to follow these instructions v. 4

10. Lesson 16 – Discourses On Sin 17:1-10 The apostles seemed to struggle with this teaching, asked for greater faith v. 5 Jesus reminds them their faith needs to be that of a mustard seed…small at first, but able to grow into something great v. 6

11. Lesson 16 – Discourses On Sin 17:1-10 Jesus teaches on such faith vv. 7-10 3rd parable on stewardship cp. 16:1-13, 19-31 Our duty as stewards is to follow the Master’s will, serve Him…He does not serve us v. 8 Even when we obey, we have not merited anything… we are still “unprofitable” vv. 9-10

12. Lesson 16 – 10 Lepers Healed 17:11-19 Going through Samaria & Galilee, Jesus meets 10 lepers who ask for mercy vv. 12-13 Jesus instructs them to show themselves to the priests v. 14a cp. Lev 14 Again, emphasis on the written word of God On their way, they are cleansed v. 14b

13. Lesson 16 – 10 Lepers Healed 17:11-19 One of the lepers returns to show his gratitude vv. 15-16 Jesus shows His disappointment vv. 17-18 “Were there not ten cleansed?” “Where are the 9?”

14. Lesson 16 – 10 Lepers Healed 17:11-19 One of the lepers returns to show his gratitude vv. 15-16 Jesus shows His disappointment vv. 17-18 “Was no one found who turned back to give glory to God except this foreigner?” cp. v. 16b

15. Lesson 16 – 10 Lepers Healed 17:11-19 Jesus dismisses the grateful Samaritan… tells him “Your faith has made you whole” v. 19 Lesson Ù Take the time to be thankful Many are like “The 9” …once they get what they want, they go on their way

16. Lesson 16 – More Discourses 17:20-37 Re: the kingdom of God vv. 20-21 Some Pharisees questioned Jesus re: the coming of the kingdom v. 20a Physical signs for a physical kingdom Again, Jesus must emphasize the kingdom is not physical but spiritual…it comes one heart at a time vv. 20b-21

17. Lesson 16 – More Discourses 17:20-37 Re: judgment vv. 22-37 Many believe these verses refer to Christ’s 2nd coming Others believe this “coming of the Son of Man” is judgment upon Jerusalem in A.D. 70 Key verses Ù vv. 31, 34-36, 37b 4

18. Lesson 16 – More Discourses 17:20-37 Re: judgment vv. 22-37 This passage appears to be very much like His later private conversation with His disciples on the Mount of Olives Mt 24 Mk 13 Lk 21 The “sign” Jesus gives for this “judgment” is to “Look for the vultures” v. 37b