THE LUKE GAME - Chapter 7

Why did Jewish elders seek out Jesus to heal the servant of a Roman Centurion?

• The elders feared repercussion's from the Romans

• They knew Jesus cane to Capernaum to heal people

• The Centurionloved Israel and built then a synagogue

• The Centurion's servant was Jewish

Answer explanation

Luke 7:4 And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving, 5 “for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue.”

Why did Jesus raise the widow of Nain's only son from the dead during his funeral?

• The widow of Nain begged Him

• The people saw Jesus coming and asked Him to do it

• The event was prophesied to happen by Jonah

• Jesus saw the widows' grief and was moved with compassion

Answer explanation

Luke 7:13 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.

How did Jesus convince a doubting John the Baptist that He was the Messiah?

• He sent word of healings, raising of the dead and the gospel being preached

• He told Him not to be offended because he (John) was in prison

• He reminded John that they were cousins

• He reminded Him that he saw the Holy Spirit descend on Him at the Jordan

Answer explanation

Luke 7:22 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them

Why did Jesus call John the Baptist the greatest prophet?

• He was willing to be jailed to tell Herod the truth

• He was willing to die so that Jesus could be exalted

• He sacrificed earthly rewards and successfully prepare people for the Messiah

• He ate locusts, wild honey and did not wear soft clothing

Answer explanation

Luke 7:29 And when all the people heard Him (John), even the tax collectors [h]justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John

To better understand this, see also Luke 16:16

16 “The law and the prophets were until John. Since that time the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is pressing into it.

Why was the sinful woman who washed Jesus' feet forgiven?

• She anointed Jesus' feet with expensive perfume

• She washed Jesus' feet with her hair

• She continually kissed His feet after he came into the house

• She believed that Jesus was the Messiah

Answer explanation

Luke 7:50 Then He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”