Study Questions for Groups
By Michael C. Mack
1. Over the last week, how were you able to “spread the word” about the good news of Jesus’ birth?
2. In what way did you find great joy and/or peace last week?
Ask two people to read aloud Luke 20:27-40 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Then ask a third person to retell the narrative in their own words in a minute or less.
3. How does Jesus’ response provide hope for Christ followers?
4. Let’s dig deeper:
• The Sadducees didn’t believe in the resurrection of the dead, and yet they asked Jesus about what would happen at the resurrection. What was their motive for their question?
• The Sadducees’ view of life was very limited: we live, we die, that’s it. How do you think that kind of viewpoint would affect a person’s life?
• What points did Jesus make in his response to their question?
• What Old Testament evidence did Jesus use to prove the resurrection of the dead?
• How would you summarize Jesus’ main point in his response?
5. What do you learn about our eternal God from this passage?
6. What do you learn about people?
7. Since we are God’s children, what does that teach you about obeying God our Father?
8. Consider how you could retell this story to someone who does not believe fully in Jesus. What would you tell them about the eternal hope you have that Jesus provided when he died on the cross?
9. Based on our study and discussion, complete this sentence: “This week, I will . . .”
10. In what area of your life do you need hope this week?
For Next Week: Read and reflect on Romans 1:18-32 as we begin a five-week study in the book of Romans and the topic, “Righteous.” You can also read next week’s supplemental texts as well as the Study and Application sections as part of your personal study.
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