Luke/Acts for Beginners
Jesus Facing Jerusalem
Part 3
Estrategia pedagógica
The focus of this lesson is to continue studying the teachings and events in the life of Jesus as he travels to Jerusalem. Focus in this lesson is what Jesus teaches regarding the Kingdom and other topics to prepare His disciples for His coming crucifixion and their role in the Kingdom. Teachers and students should review the relevant materials before class.
Resultados del aprendizaje de los estudiantes
- Know: Summarize the events and teachings of Jesus as He travels to Jerusalem.
- Feel: Recognize the relationship between the events and teachings of Jesus and our role as disciples today.
- Do: Apply the teachings of Jesus found in the Gospel of Luke to help us grow spiritually.
Cuerpo de la lección
Preguntas de discusión
A continuación se sugieren preguntas para utilizar durante la parte de debate guiado de la lección. También se sugieren respuestas a las preguntas para ayudar a los alumnos a comprender los distintos conceptos. Se proporcionan para ayudar al debate y no se consideran respuestas "correctas o incorrectas".
Answers will vary but there are some commonalities. There is the compassion of God for those considered outcasts as He makes a way possible for us to enter His Kingdom or to be welcomed upon our return. There is the admonition to hold true to God's will rather than man's view of it. We see significant teachings against those who would put their self-righteousness before true righteousness found in following God's will.
Even though we feel we are welcoming and encouraging, we may inadvertently project attitudes and actions that turn others away. We must look at ourselves to ensure we are not doing this as a regular practice. We must pray that we become the loving, compassionate and humble servants that welcome others to our Lord. This is the image Jesus shows and so, as His disciples, we must also.
Although answers may vary, there are two desired responses for this:
(1) We dedicate all we have to the service of God. If necessary, this includes literally giving up our possessions if they prevent us from being faithful and to bring others to come to know our Lord.
(2) We trust in our Lord for our salvation, not in our own possessions, including our own will, strength and knowledge.
- Love:
- Faith:
- Humility:
Look for specific examples from the parables. For example, God's love is shown in the desire for all to be saved is shown in the parable of the dinner. The love of God is clearly shown through the Parable of the Prodigal Son as he welcomes the returning younger brother. This is in sharp contrast to the attitudes and actions of the older brother. A key to the response of the father in this parable is the faith and humility of the younger brother as he makes the decision to return home. Faith is shown by those who follow God's will rather than try to dilute it to suit their own desires. This is shown in the Parable of the Unjust Steward.
Look for responses that indicate an acceptance of concepts taught in this presentation and other resources. Also look for responses that show the understanding of our relationship with others as we help them enter the Kingdom of God or welcome them upon their return. Encourage specific rather than general responses. For example, ask students to think of someone they know that needs to hear the Gospel or to be encouraged to return to our Lord. Ask them what specific actions they could take to bring this about. It may be that they lack confidence or knowledge. If so, ask a follow up question about how they can still take the Gospel to them.