Luke 9:21-22—The Suffering Messiah
Lesson 1: Outline for Jesus' earthly ministry:
(Part I) Year one was the "Year of ____" (John 1:46; Luke 4:22)
(Part II) Year two was the "Year of _____" (Luke 9:7-9).
(Part III) Year three was the "Year of ______" (John 6:51-68; Luke 9:18-20).
Lesson 2: The Jews ______ a Suffering Messiah (Luke 9:21-22, 43-45, 18:32-34, 24:44-46; Matt 12:40, 16:21-22).
Lesson 3: You can't preach Christ without preaching ______ (Luke 9:22; John 6:15; Acts 2:23, 4:27-28; Isa 53:10).
Family Worship Guide
Memory Verses: 1 Peter 2:24
Day 1: Read Luke 9:18-22 & discuss: How would you summarize Jesus' first year of public ministry? What were some of the highlights? What about his second year of public ministry? Highlights?
Day 2: Read Luke 9:18-22 & discuss: How would you summarize Jesus' third and final year of public ministry? Highlights? Why did Jesus command the disciples not to tell anyone He was the Messiah?
Day 3: Read Luke 9:18-22 & discuss: At the time of Jesus, what kind of Messiah did the Jews expect? What sign was used to help the Apostles understand that Jesus really was the Messiah? If the Messiah must suffer, how should that impact your thoughts regarding your own suffering?