Luke Chapters 19-20

1) Have you ever tried to fill in some of the gaps in the Bible?  Have you ever wondered what took place between the lines?  Consider what happens between verses 34 and 35 in Luke 19?  What does this tell you about Jesus?

2) What role might you play in the parable of the tenants (20:9-19)?  Why would this be so?

3) Consider Jesus’ statement in 20:25.  What is to be given to Caesar?  What is to be given to God?

It is amazing to see how God fills in all the details in His story.  From major issues to minor matters, God takes care of everything.  Be encouraged to know that God is doing this every day all around you.

Although the parable of the tenants is about Israel (20:19), I believe we can find ourselves in the role of the farmers.  We have been entrusted to work in God’s harvest fields (Matthew 9:37-38).

In another attempt to trap Jesus, the religious leaders ask a question about paying taxes hoping to get Jesus in trouble with the civil authorities.  While Jesus acknowledged our responsibility to the government, He also called us to give God what He requires (see Micah 6:8).