Free group study handout
Luke 12: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Luke 12 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
Many thousands gather, trampling one another. Jesus warns his disciples about hypocrisy (vv. 1-3).
Key verse
“But seek God’s Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.”
Luke 12:31 (WEB)
Outline
- Luke 12:1–3 Warning Against Hypocrisy
- Luke 12:4–12 Fear God, Not Man
- Luke 12:13–21 Parable of the Rich Fool
- Luke 12:22–34 Trust in God's Provision
- Luke 12:35–40 Readiness for the Master
- Luke 12:41–48 Faithful Stewardship
- Luke 12:49–59 Division and Discernment
Discussion questions
- In v8, what does Jesus say will happen to those who confess him before men?
- What does Jesus mean by 'the yeast of the Pharisees' in v1?
- In v20, why does God call the rich man a 'fool' for his plans?
- In vv. 49-51, what does Jesus mean by coming to bring 'division'?
- When have you felt anxious about material things, as mentioned in v22?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Luke 12: Matthew 6, Matthew 10, 1 Peter 5.
Before next time: read Luke 13.