Florida Bible Institute
Level Three
Lesson Eight
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                                                   Jesus Christ - The Mission and Commission

Scripture Reading: Luke 14:16 - 35

Memory Verses: Luke 14:26 - 27

Introduction: In our earlier studies, we discovered that a person can be a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, without ever becoming a disciple. As you read the scriptures, you find that Jesus never begged anyone to follow Him, He simply offered the invitation and stated the standards.

In this study, we examine further truths concerning our walk with Jesus, His mission to earth, and His commission to us.

I. Read Luke 19:10

1. In your own words, explain your understanding of Luke 19:10 as to the reason Jesus came to earth.

II. Referencing the passages for this weeks lesson, answer the following as required.

1. How does the one who made a great supper relate to the mission of Christ to earth? (See also Revelation 19:7 - 9).

2. How does the fact that the one who made a great supper bade many to come relate to the mission of Christ Jesus to earth?

3. How is the excuse of the one depicted in Luke 14:18 shallow and without merit?

4. How is the excuse of the one depicted in Luke 14:19 shallow and without merit?

5. In your opinion, was the excuse given in Luke 14:20 valid or invalid? Explain your reasoning.

6. Do you see how Israel may be portrayed in these three who refused to come to the great supper? Explain your reasoning.

7. What was the twofold reaction of the one who had offered the invitation when he heard that his invitation had been rejected?

    (1)

    (2)

8. What do verses 21 and 23 tell you about the one who was offering the supper?

9. What truth do you learn from Luke 14:24?

10. What truth do you learn from Luke 14:26?

11. What truth do you learn from Luke 14:27?

12. Where does your cross take you?

13. What, in your opinion, is the difference between your cross and His cross? (See also Colossians 1:20 and 2:13 - 14)

14. What is the teaching of Christ Jesus concerning the one who refuses to bear their cross, and follow Him?

      (1) What does that Biblical truth mean to you?

15. In your opinion, what does Luke 14:28 - 32 teach concerning counting the cost?

16. What is the meaning of Luke 14:33?

17. If possible to do so, list three excuses you have heard someone use who will not accept Christ Jesus and explain in your own words why each excuse is shallow and without merit.

     (1)

     (2)

     (3)

18. If possible, list two excuses you have used, or which you have heard others use for not bearing your cross and following Christ that are shallow and without merit.

    (1)

    (2)

19. If Jesus had National Israel in mind when He spoke of the three with excuses, who do you think He had in mind when He spoke of those described in Luke 14:21?

20. In what way does Luke 14:21 speak of your condition before you received and accepted the invitation to the Marriage Supper of The Lamb?

21. How does the servant depicted in these passages relate to Christ Jesus?

22. What is your commission with respect to the Marriage Supper of The Lamb?

Conclusion: Where are you right now with respect to Luke 14:26 - 27?