Showing Grace to the Burdened

Luke 13:10-17

  1. Jesus met a burdened woman at the synagogue (v.10-11).
    • What does her presence at the synagogue say about her faith?
    • What happens to us when we let burdens keep us from assembling?
  2. Jesus saw, called and released a burdened woman (v.12-13).
    • What is wrong with us when we don’t see those who have problems?
    • What is wrong with us when we pass over those who have problems?
    • What will better help us to see and help those with burdens?
  3. Jesus releases the burdened in spite of religious traditions (v.14).
    • What circumstances should limit our devotion to religious traditions?
    • What do these words of the synagogue official say about his heart?
  4. Jesus releases the burdened because people are important (v.15-16).
    • Why is it more difficult to serve people than it is to serve things?
    • Why is it more important to serve people than it is to serve things?
  5. The world rejoices when burdens are lifted (v.17).
    • How does compassionate service humiliate religious apathy?
    • Why does the world admire kindnesses which religions despise?

Lesson Aim: To look for, see and release the burdens of others.

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