Let’s Find Out Together

Jesus' parable of the prodigal son is actually the story of two brothers. But why don't we see the older brother? Let's find out together as we read Luke 16:25-32 and Jonah 3:10-4:11.

We have all heard of the parable of the prodigal son, but do we know what “prodigal” means? Let's find out together as we read Luke 15:11-24 and Genesis 32-33.

Jesus tells of a woman who turned her house inside out to find a lost coin. Why was it so important? Let's find out together as we read Luke 15:8-10 and Genesis 18.

Jesus tells the parable who left 99 sheep in the open while he looked for one lost sheep. Why would the shepherd do that? Let's find out together as we read Luke 15:1-7 and Ezekiel 34.

Jesus tells us to count the cost of being a disciple before we accept. What did he mean? Let's find out together as we read Luke 14:25-33 and 1 Samuel 13:1-7 and 1 Samuel 31. 

Jesus says to invite the poor to banquets. Why would you do that? Let's find out together as we read Luke 14:15-24 and 2 Chronicles 30.

Jesus tells two parables about banquets at a banquet. Why were banquets so important? Let's find out together as we read Luke 14:12-14 and Esther 5 – 7.

Jesus talks about sitting in high or low seats. What is that all about? Let's find out together as we read Luke 14:7-11 and 2 Samuel 15:1-31.

After another Sabbath healing, Jesus says, “You'd pull an ox out of a well on the Sabbath, wouldn't you?” So does God care for animals? Let's find out together as we read Luke 14:1-6 and Deuteronomy 22:1-7.

Jesus says he wants to gather Jerusalem like a hen gathers her brood.” What does that mean? Let's find out together as we read Luke 13:34-35 and Isaiah 31.

Jesus seems to say that all prophets were killed in Jerusalem? Were they? What did Jesus mean? Let's find out together as we read Luke 13:31-33 and Psalm 132.

Jesus talks about those who try to talk their way into the master's house. Will they be able to? Let's find out together as we read Luke 13:22-30 and Hosea 1:1-2:4.

Jesus calls the leader of a synagogue a hypocrite. What does he mean when he says that? Let's find out together as we read Luke 13:10-17 and Jeremiah 7:1-11.

Jesus says God's patience might run out. When and how does that happen? Let's find out together as we read Luke 13:6-9 and Jeremiah 24:1-10.

Do we suffer because we sin? Let's find out together as we read Luke 13:1-5 and Genesis 40.

Jesus tells us to settle. Is that ever a good thing? Let's find out together as we read Luke 12:54-59 and Genesis 33.

Jesus tells a parable about prepared and unprepared servants. What does he say? Let's find out together as we read Luke 12:41-48 and Daniel 5.

Jesus tells his followers to be prepared. What did he mean? Let's find out together as we read Luke 12:35-40 and Genesis 39.

Jesus tells his followers to get their priorities straight! Now in so many words, but let's find out together what he actually says as we read Luke 12:32-34 and Haggai 1:1-15.

Jesus tells a parable about a man who had so much he had to build bigger barns. Was his wealth a blessing or a curse? Let's find out together as we read Luke 12:16-21 and Proverbs 23:1-8.

Someone asks Jesus the help him get his inheritance from his brother. Jesus refuses to do so. Instead, the teaches about greed. Why did he do that? Let's find out together as we read Luke 12:13-15 and Jeremiah 22:11-23.

The scribe and Pharisees hated Jesus and tried to trip him up in his words. Why did they hate him so much? Let's find out together as we read Luke 11:45-54 and 1 Chronicles 24:1-22.

Jesus said the Pharisees were dead on the inside but clean on the outside. What was he talking about? Let's find out together as we read Luke 11:37-44 and Leviticus 20:22-26.

Jesus tells us the important thing is to hear and obey. Why does he say that? Let's find out together as we read Luke 11:27-28 and 1 Samuel 15.

Martha and Mary were sisters who had different approaches to Jesus. What happened? Let's find out together as we read Luke 10:38-42 and 1 Samuel 1.

The lawyer asked Jesus who his neighbor was. Why did he do that and how did Jesus answer? Let's find out together as we read Luke 10:29-37 and Joshua 2.

We're supposed to love our neighbors.  What does that look like? Let's find out together as we read Luke 10:25-28 and 1 Samuel 18.

Jesus talks about a book where our names are written. What is that? Let's find out together as we read Luke 10:17-20 and Ezekiel 28.

As Luke starts his second section, Jesus speaks about his own hometowns. Did they accept him? Let's find out together as we read Luke 10:13-16 and Isaiah 14:1-23.

Jesus tells his disciples to announce that God's kingdom has drawn near. What does that mean? Let's find out together as we read Luke 10:1-12 and Exodus 24.

Luke 9 starts the second section of Luke. What happens? Let's find out together as we read Luke 9:51 – 56 and Numbers 16.

Peter asks Jesus just how far our forgiveness should extend. He says 77 times. What does that mean? Let's find out together as we read Matthew 18:21-22 and Genesis 4:17-24.

Jesus seems to say that if two or three agree in prayer, God will give them anything. Is that what he meant? Let's find out together as we read Matthew 18:19-20 and Deuteronomy 17:2-13.

Jesus tells us that what we bind on earth will be bound in heaven. What does that mean? Let's find out together as we read Matthew 18:15-18 and Psalm 33.

Jesus talks about the “little ones.” Who was he talking about? Let's find out together as we read Matthew 18:10-14 and Deuteronomy 24:5-22.

Jesus talks about setting traps for each other. Is that a good thing? Let's find out together as we read Mark 9:42-50 and Judges 7:19-25 and 8:22-28.

Mark tells us of a man who cast out demons in Jesus' name but wasn't one of the twelve disciples. Is that ok? Let's find out together what Jesus thought as we read Mark 9:38-41 and Exodus 18.

Jesus said that we should become like children. In what way? Let's find out together as we read Matthew 18:1-5 and Numbers 12.

They asked Peter if Jesus paid the temple tax. What was that? Let's find out together as we read Matthew 17:24-27 and Exodus 30:1-16.

Jesus said he was given into the hands of men. What does that mean exactly? Let's find out together as we read Luke 9:43-45 and Jeremiah 32.

How did Jesus do all his miracles? What was his secret technique? Let's find out together as we read Mark 9:14-29 and Exodus 33:1-11.

Jesus said that John the Baptist was Elijah. What did he mean exactly? Let's find out together as we read Matthew 17:9-13 and 1 Kings 18:20-46.