Questions on Luke chapter 21

1. Since the poor widow had two mites, why do you think she didn’t retain one for herself? Verses 1-2.

2. Do you think the widow gave more than they all in quantity or in quality? Verses 3-4.

3. What did Jesus say that must have shocked the disciples as they admired the greatness of the temple? Verses 5-6.

4. About what event did the disciples ask the two questions and what were they? Verse 7.

5. As Jesus warned the disciples about the first signs, do you think he expects the calamity soon? Verses 8-9.

6. Wars and rumors of wars constituted the second sign but what natural disturbances comprised the third? Verses 10-11.

7. In one word, what would be the fourth sign of the approaching disaster? Verses 12-13.

8. In the face of persecution by civil authorities, what does Jesus promise the disciples? Verses 14-15.

9. What is it that Jesus warns would be stronger than even family ties? Verses 16-17.

10. How could Jesus say not a hair should perish when he predicts death for some? Verses 18-19. (See verse 16)

11. How does this verse explain what Matthew calls “the abomination of desolation”? Verse 20. (See Matthew 24:15)

12. When they see the sign, what does Jesus advise the disciples to do? Verses 21-22.

13. Upon whom would the terrible event work a special hardship? Verse 23.

14. Is there any evidence that these things actually happened? Verse 24.

15. Many prominent Bible scholars apply these verses to Christ’s second coming, but is there a possibility of a figurative application, as in Isaiah 13:10? Verses 25-26.

16. These are difficult passages, but do you think this could refer to Christ’s coming, not personally, but in judgment upon Israel? Verses 27-28.

17. What do leaves on a fig tree portend (signify), according to Jesus? Verses 29-30.

18. Can you think of any way the signs mentioned could predict the kingdom of God being nigh? Verse 31.

19. How would this verse limit the application of the signs to the first century? Verse 32.

20. Would the temple that seemed so permanent to the disciples outlast the words of Jesus? Verse 33.

21. Would these verses apply to either the second coming of Christ or death? Verses 34-35.

22. What would make the disciples worthy to escape calamity and stand before the Christ? Verse 36.

23. Where did Jesus spend the nights when teaching in Jerusalem? Verse 37.

24. Why did the people turn out early at the temple? Verse 38.