Lesson Scripture:  Luke 10:1-12,17-20
Central Verse:  Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest.  Luke 10:2

Lesson Questions:

1. What is the value in conducting ministry in teams today?
2. How can you and your church fulfill the prayer request of Jesus for more laborers?
3. How does living in a materialistic society hinder the work of the gospel of Christ?
4. How should we respond when our message is not accepted?
5. In what ways have you rejoiced in right things?  How have you made progress in this area over the years?

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Lesson Scripture:  Luke 13:1-9
Central Verse: I tell you,...except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.  Luke 13:3

Lesson Questions:

1. What are some areas in which we as individuals need to repent?  What about as a church?  What will happen when we do?
2. What is the danger of seeing all tragedies as direct punishment for sin?  How do we correct this problem?
3. What are we often tempted to do instead of repenting?  How do we overcome this?
4. What can we learn about the vinedresser (Jesus) that should serve as a model for us as we interact with those caught in lives of sin?

In what ways do you bear fruit to demonstrate that ou truly have repented?  Or is it prideful to point out your own fruit?  Why, or why not?Content 2

Lesson Scripture:  Luke 14:1, 7-14
Central Verse: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.   Luke 14:11

Lesson Questions:

1. In what ways are people watching us as Christians?  Why are they watching?  How do you conduct yourself with these realizations in mind?
2. In what ways have you been guilty of jockeying for position at work and at church?  How have you made progress in correcting this problem?
3. What are some ways that higher and lower seats present themselves in modern culture?  Do you find it harder to take the lower seat instead of the higher seat?  Why, or why not?
4. What are some practical ways we can care for the poor and needy?  What cautions are we to be aware of?
5. How can we guard against seeing quid pro quo in our lives or in the church?

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Lesson Scripture:  Luke 14:25-33
Central Verse: Whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.   Luke 14:27

Lesson Questions:

1. How does Jesus’ approach to the multitude differ from the response some churches have toward large crowds?  What can churches do better to follow Jesus’ example?
2. What are some things you need to “hate” in order to follow Jesus?
3. Why are there many Christians who seem not to have counted the cost of discipleship?  How has the church contributed to this problem?  How can the church contribute to a solution?
4. What is an area in your life that you have not been “able to finish”?  What about in the life of your church?  What have you learned from these experiences?

What is one habit, believe, or possession that is distracting you from full discipleship to Jesus?  How can your fellow class members help you overcome this problem?Content 4