Study Questions for Groups
By Michael C. Mack
1. What “broken” area of your life has God been mending?
2. In response to God’s forgiveness, what outrageous action did you take to honor and obey Jesus last week?
Ask two people to read aloud Luke 23:44-49; 24:1-12 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Then ask a third person to retell the passages in their own words in a minute or less.
3. What stands out to you in these passages, perhaps for the first time?
4. Let’s dig deeper:
• What did all creation—nature, man-made things, and people—“speak” about the events of the crucifixion and about Jesus?
• Like the women at the tomb, we are prone to forget. What things or practices help you remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us?
• The people who were present for the events surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection had different reactions at different times. Some watched from a safe distance (23:49). Some wondered about it (24:4, 12). At least one worshipped (23:47). And several witnessed to what they had seen and heard (24:9-10). In relation to the gospel, how have you experienced any or all these four words (watched, wondered, worshipped, witnessed)?
• Which one best describes your response to the gospel now?
5. What do you learn about God from these passages?
6. What do you learn about humans?
7. Jesus committed himself into God’s hands (23:46). How can you follow the example of Christ in your commitment to him?
8. People who do not yet know Christ tend to be more open around Easter. With whom could you start a discussion about the fact that Jesus was crucified and on the third day was raised again?
9. Based on our study and discussion, complete this sentence: “This week, I will . . .”
10. What circumstances will you face this week for which you need God’s power?
For Next Week: Read and reflect on Luke 13:10-17; 14:1-6. 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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