The JESUS Film 24 Day ChallengeSample
"The JESUS Film 24-Day Challenge: Day 20"
Review
This chapter describes a series of conflicts between Jesus and those who criticized Him. Jesus often answered a question with another question. When He was asked what authority He had to do His miracles, He responded by asking His critics whether John the Baptist’s right to baptize people came from God or from men. They didn’t want to answer Jesus’ question—so He didn’t answer theirs!
In telling the parable about the vineyard, Jesus made it clear that though He was being rejected, anyone who believed Him would be saved. This powerful story made some leaders angry, but Jesus didn’t back down, because He wanted them to understand the truth.
Whether asked about taxes or life after death, Jesus always challenged His listeners, whether with another question, a parable, or just direct, plain speech.
Reflect
- Why do you think Jesus was so controversial?
- When Jesus’ enemies asked Him if they should pay taxes, Jesus simply said that we should pay the Emperor what belongs to him, and give God what belongs to Him. Discuss how this might apply in your country and your situation.
- When asked, Jesus said that marriage does not exist in heaven. What do we learn about heaven from the answer Jesus gave?
- Jesus warned the common people to be suspicious of their religious leaders. What were the leaders doing that was wrong and misleading?
Respond
Father, I pray for humility. I don’t want to fall into the sins of the religious leaders who opposed Jesus. Give me spiritual insight into everything Jesus taught. Help me to live out Your truth as He did, with wisdom and strength, honoring You with my life and all I do.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
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About this Plan
Whether you are a believer in Christ, simply interested in investigating the Christian faith, or even a skeptic, let me give you what I call the 24- Day Challenge! The book of Luke has 24 chapters, so my challenge to you is to simply read one chapter a day for 24 days. There is no substitute for being exposed to this first-century, first-hand account of the life of Jesus Christ. - Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, Senior Pastor of The Moody Church
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We would like to thank Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer (Moody Church Media in conjunction with The JESUS Film Project) for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: www.MoodyMedia.org