Luke 3:7-18 | Be fruitful1.
When you think of John the Baptist what images
come to mind?
2.
John’s response to the crowds is confronting.
What do you think he is attacking in verses 7-9?
3.
He seems to be suggesting there is an issue of
hypocrisy. How may that have been evident in his day?
4.
He also is calling them to live a life that
reflects repentance. What does he say this will look like in these opening
verses?
5.
The crowd are perplexed or intrigued and want it
spelt out for them (see verse 10). Read through verses 11 to 14 and reflect on
each of these sayings and the specific applications.
Verse 11
Verses 12 and 13
Verse 14
What
about you and me? Is this challenging for us as well?
6.
How does John respond to the underlying question
of the day for the people who were there (see verses 15-16)?
7.
How is verse 17 both a word of judgement and
salvation?
8.
Are faith and good deeds connected?
9.
What does it mean for each of to be fruitful
today?
10.
The people of John’s day looked for the coming
Messiah. What do we look for today?
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