January 19
Lesson 8
KEY VERSE
"Whosoever [exalt] himself shall be abased; and he that [humble] himself shall be exalted."—Luke 14:11
After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to:
1. Identify ways a disciple of Jesus demonstrates humility in the extending and receiving of hospitality.
2. Compare and contrast the giving of a banquet in Jesus’ day with a contemporary manner of social interaction.
3. Perform one act of Christian charity in the week ahead that involves no expectation of repayment.
B. Lesson Background
I. Choosing a Place (LUKE 14:7–11)
A. Bad Action and Consequences (vv. 7–9)
B. Good Action and Consequences (vv. 10, 11)
II. Enlarging Your Circle (LUKE 14:12–14)
A. Inviting for Advantage (v. 12)
B. Including from Kindness (vv. 13, 14)
The Smoking Section
III. Snubbing the Supper (LUKE 14:15–18a, 21–24)
A. Reaction to Jesus (v. 15)
B. Rebuffed Invitation (vv. 16–18a)
C. Redirected Request (v. 21)
D. Room for More (vv. 22–24)
The Guest List
B. Expanding the Circle
C. Prayer
D. Thought to Remember
Krause, Mark S. et al. “Enlarging Your Circle.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2013–2014. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson & Jonathan Underwood. Vol. 61. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2013. 178. Print.
Lesson 8
ENLARGING YOUR CIRCLE
DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 147:1–11
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Luke 14:7–24
LUKE 14:7–18A, 21–24
KEY VERSE
"Whosoever [exalt] himself shall be abased; and he that [humble] himself shall be exalted."—Luke 14:11
LESSON AIMS
1. Identify ways a disciple of Jesus demonstrates humility in the extending and receiving of hospitality.
2. Compare and contrast the giving of a banquet in Jesus’ day with a contemporary manner of social interaction.
3. Perform one act of Christian charity in the week ahead that involves no expectation of repayment.
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. Proud to be HumbleB. Lesson Background
I. Choosing a Place (LUKE 14:7–11)
A. Bad Action and Consequences (vv. 7–9)
B. Good Action and Consequences (vv. 10, 11)
II. Enlarging Your Circle (LUKE 14:12–14)
A. Inviting for Advantage (v. 12)
B. Including from Kindness (vv. 13, 14)
The Smoking Section
III. Snubbing the Supper (LUKE 14:15–18a, 21–24)
A. Reaction to Jesus (v. 15)
B. Rebuffed Invitation (vv. 16–18a)
C. Redirected Request (v. 21)
D. Room for More (vv. 22–24)
The Guest List
Conclusion
A. Avoiding the SpotlightB. Expanding the Circle
C. Prayer
D. Thought to Remember
Krause, Mark S. et al. “Enlarging Your Circle.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2013–2014. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson & Jonathan Underwood. Vol. 61. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2013. 178. Print.
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