Principles for studying a passage of Scripture:

Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say?
Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean?
Application: Asks - How should this passage change me?

Questions:

1. Read Luke 4:14-30 together as a group.

Interpretation: In your own words, what is God saying in this passage and why? What are the big ideas?

Comprehension: Read Luke 4:18-19. How did Jesus fulfill these words in verses 31-37? Explain your answer.

Interpretation: Read Luke 4:43. If Jesus’ purpose was to preach the good news of the Kingdom of God, how does teaching in the synagogue and casting out a demon accomplish His purpose? Explain your answer.

Comprehension: Read Colossians 1:15-16, Colossians 2:9-10 and Hebrews 1:2-3. What authority does Jesus have? Explain your answer.

Interpretation: Read Psalm 2. Why is it important to recognize that Jesus is King?

Application: Read James 4:7-10. What are three ways we need to submit to Jesus? Which one stands out most to you? Why?

Application: What steps will you take to submit to Jesus in Lifestyle, Mind, and Action? Be specific.

2. Sermon Application (for breakouts):

Conviction: How has this Scripture (or this Sermon) challenged you personally? Be specific.

Character: What about you needs to change in light of what you’ve learned? Be honest and specific.

Competence: What is your plan for change? Share with the group what you are going to do, how you are going to do it, and when you are going to do it. Leaders – Write everyone’s plan down in a journal and come back to it next week during breakouts.