Luke - part 2

On with some reflections about the last week of Jesus' life....

1. With which of the characters mentioned in chapter 22 do you identify with - Judas (sells out Jesus for money), Peter (passionate, but weak in a moment) and those arguing for first place in verses 24-29 (give me Jesus and give me success)? Why?

2. Think about the Last Supper. What does communion really mean to you? How could you make it more meaningful?

3. Look at 22:32 - Jesus tells Peter he has prayed for him during this difficult time. Is there someone you know who is enduring a great test? Why not come along side of them and pray with them?

4. Luke 22:39-46 - Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives. How do you respond to Jesus's agony in these verses? Personally, I find this passage profound. Even Jesus struggles with God's will. He knows what has to be done, but asks, "isn't there another way?" Jesus' honesty gives me the courage to be equally honest in my prayers with my Father. Sometimes, although I trust God, I wonder if God could/would give me another path. Do you have similar struggles?

5. Luke 23 - Pilate, Herod, religious authorities, the crowd - all condemn Jesus. As you read this chapter where would you be in the crowd? Are you in front shouting "Crucify Him!", in the middle going along with the crowd, or on the fringes wondering what was happening to this amazing teacher? Why are you there?

6. On the Road to Emmaus. Jesus loves to show up unexpectedly in our lives. Often we don't recognize Him. Can you recall a personal Emmaus Road? Do you know the feeling the disciples recall - "Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?" Pray always that Jesus will reveal the message of the scriptures to you.


This week may you know God's peace like you have never known it.