Penasquitos Stake Institute

Study Guide

 

1. Skim through Luke 14:1-11. Where was Jesus when he spoke the parable of the great supper (v.1)? What miracle did he perform? What parable is recorded in Luke 14:7-11? What principle was being taught?

 

 

2. Read Luke 14:12-15. Who did Jesus suggest as dinner guests and why? What was the reaction from "one of them that sat at meat with him" (v.15)?

 

 

3. Read Luke 14:16-17. Who are the two main characters in the parable of the great supper? In preparing supper for "a great many," what might need to be done? Does it sound as though the guests were invited early enough to be prepared?

 

 

4. Read Luke 14:18. What was the first man's excuse for not attending the supper? What was most important to this invited guest?

 

 

5. Read Luke 14:19. What was the second man's excuse? What was most important to this invited guest?

 

 

6. Read Luke 14:20. What was the third man's excuse? What was most important to this invited guest?

 

 

7. Read Luke 14:21-24. Why was the master of the house angry? How many times did he send his servant to urge other guests to attend? Why? Who was fed at the supper?

 

 

BONUS: Read Luke 14:25-27. What do you think Jesus meant in these verses?