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1. What was the role of a centurion? (Luke 7:1-2)

A centurion was a non-commissioned officer in the Roman army commanding 100 men.

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2. What was the relationship between the centurion and the slave? (v. 2)

The Greek term for slave indicates a form of affection, possibly a personal servant who was

highly valued.

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3. The centurion “heard of Jesus” but had never met Jesus. Why is this significant for the spreading of faith? (v. 3)

This demonstrated to the Gentiles that they could hear the message of Jesus through messengers

and be saved.

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4. How did the centurion display great humility? (vs. 4-8)

He acknowledged his position compared to Jesus. Even though he had more political power he

submitted to Jesus.

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5. Why was Jesus amazed at the faith of the centurion? (vs. 9-10)

The centurion demonstrated great faith because he said Jesus could just speak from a distance and

heal His servant.

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6. How can you share the message of what Jesus has done for you to make the most impact?

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7. Jesus demonstrated great compassion towards the widow whose son had died (v. 13). How have you experienced the Lord’s compassion?

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8. Luke referred to Jesus as Lord for the first time, why? (v. 13)

In this miracle Jesus would be Lord over all – even death.

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9. How did the crowd respond to this miracle? (vs. 16-17)

a. They were in aweb. They acknowledged Jesus as Godc. They spread the message

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10A. Where was John the Baptist when he sent his disciples to ask Jesus his identity? (vs. 18-20)

He was in jail.

B. Why would he ask about Jesus’ identity?

He wanted Jesus to take action to release him from jail.

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11. How did Jesus respond to John’s disciples? (vs. 21-23)

He performed miracles and told them to report to John what they had seen.

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12. How can you demonstrate the power of Jesus in your life to a non-believer?

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13. How did Jesus praise John the Baptist? (vs. 24-28)

a. He was not a man of wealthb. He was more than a prophet because he

introduced Jesusc. He said no one is greater than John

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comparison. (vs. 31-35)Jesus Comparison Meaning for His Generation Similarity to Today

Children in the Marketplace

Jesus and John were not playing the tune they wanted to hear

Rebellion, no moral absolutes

John the Baptist Judged him for being different and an outsider

In the name of tolerance they are intolerant of a person who is a Christ-follower

The Son of Man Judged Him for being too social and caring for all

Sometimes religious people are judgmental of others who minister to the down and out or up and out in society

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15. What are the main points of the story of the sinful woman anointing the feet of Jesus? (vs. 36-50)

a. (v. 36) Jesus would hang out with all types, even religious legalists

b. (vs. 37-38) The woman gave her best for Christc. (v. 39) Don’t judge others who are doing ministry

just because you are uncomfortable with itd. (vs. 40-47) It is not our place to judge, but to forgive

like Jesuse. (vs. 48-50) You can’t out sin God’s forgiveness

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16. Faith was spreading through the ministry of Jesus (Luke 8:1-3). What can you do this week to help spread the faith?