Full of Pity and Pitiful
Luke 14:1-6
Sermon Notes
6 points for 6 verses:
1) Surveillance
2) Surprise
3) Response
4) Sending
5) Son
6) Silence
Questions for Reflection:
1. J.C. Ryle says of verse 1: “He that desires to serve Christ must make up his mind to be ‘watched’ and observed, no less than his Master. He must never forget that the eyes of the world are upon him” (Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Luke, 2:111). How should we handle as Christians this scrutiny? See 1 Tim. 1:12-17 and Matthew 5:14-16.
2. Read Luke 14:5. Is Jesus saying that the Pharisees and scribes are wrong to care for their son or their ox on the Sabbath day? Why is He saying this to them? Also see Luke 13:15- 16; is Jesus saying the actions in v.15 are wrong? Why does He say this?
3. Read Phil. 3:2-10. What are some things you do (consciously or unconsciously) to have “confidence in the flesh” or confidence in your own goodness? What did Paul ultimately realize about those good things and what mattered more? (See vv.8-9)
