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Below you'll find the Power Plan (reading guide) for this week. The first Power Plan has the daily reading & questions only. If you keep scrolling down, the second plan includes answers to selected questions for the week.

Power Plan for November 16-22

Monday: Luke 12:22-48
What makes you anxious or worried (12:22-26)? How does Jesus illustrate God's care (12:24-28)? Instead of worry, what should we do (12:30-34)? What worries do you need to turn over to God? How will the master reward the servants who are ready and waiting for him (12:35-38)? Who is this parable addressed to (12:40)? What does the master want to see in his servants (12:42-43)? What is the reward (12:44)? What happens to those who aren't ready (12:45-48)? If Jesus came today, which of these servants would He see in you?

Tuesday: Luke 15
Who is listening to these three parables (15:1-3)? In the first two parables (15:6-10), what is lost? Who values it? What happens with the lost thing is found? Put the familiar story of 15:11-32 in your own words. Who is lost? Why? What brings the lost one home? How does the father respond? What does the older brother lose? What do you learn about what God values and what makes Him rejoice? Tell someone the story of how you made God rejoice.

Wednesday: Luke 19:28-48
Where is Jesus going (19:28-29)? What were Jesus' followers shouting as they drew near to Jerusalem (19:37-38)? How did the Pharisees react (19:39)? What did Jesus mean in 19:40? What "mighty works" can you praise Jesus for today? What does Jesus do as they approached Jerusalem and why (19:41-42)? What does He predict for Jerusalem's future (19:42-44)? What problem does He find in the temple (19:45-46)? What do the religious leaders want (19:47)? What stopped them (19:48)? How do you see these verses fit with Luke 11:23?

Thursday: Luke 23
Describe this scene in your own words (23:44-46). How does the centurion react? What does the crowd do? What about Jesus' friends and the women who were there(23:49)? Reflect on what this scene means for your faith and life in Christ; what response will you give today?

Friday: Luke 24:1-35
What do the men on the road to Emmaus tell Jesus (24:13-24)? How does Jesus answer them? What does this tell you about God's Word? How do they describe being with Jesus? What is burning in your heart as you meet with Jesus today?

Saturday: Luke 24:36-53
When does Jesus make an appearance (24:36)? What message does He give His followers (24:36-39)? What does Jesus say about His relationship to Scripture (24:44-47)? What new mission or charge does Jesus now give His disciples (24:47-49)? How do the disciples handle Jesus' departure (24:52-53)? What makes you worship Jesus and rejoice? How do you bless God throughout your day?

Sunday: Acts 1:1-11

>>>Questions with Answers

Monday: Luke 12:22-48

Questions with Answers:
How does Jesus illustrate God's care (12:24-28)? Shows us the way God takes care of the ravens, clothes the flowers and grass means that we are valued even more and will be also fully cared for.
Instead of worry, what should we do (12:30-34)? Seek God's kingdom; be generous with what we have; trust God to meet our needs; puts our heart in the right place.
How will the master reward the servants who are ready and waiting for him (12:35-38)? He will have a feast for them and serve them himself.
Who is this parable addressed to (12:40)? Jesus' disciples; those who follow Him even today (us).
What does the master want to see in his servants (12:42-43)? Faithfulness in responsibilities; obedience to the task.
What is the reward (12:44)? Greater responsibility and authority.

Tuesday: Luke 15

Questions with Answers:
Who is listening to these three parables (15:1-3)? Tax collectors, sinners, scribes and Pharisees, as well as Jesus' disciples.
In the first two parables (15:6-10), what is lost? A sheep, a coin.
Who values it? A shepherd, a woman.
What happens with the lost thing is found? They call everyone in to rejoice and celebrate with them.

Wednesday: Luke 19:28-48

Questions with Answers:
Where is Jesus going (19:28-29)? To Jerusalem, through Bethany, Bethpage and the Mount of Olives.
What were Jesus' followers shouting as they drew near to Jerusalem (19:37-38)? They praised God and rejoiced over the mighty works they'd seen; they proclaimed Jesus as King in the name of the Lord.
How did the Pharisees react (19:39)? They asked Jesus to rebuke or rein in His followers.
What does Jesus do as they approached Jerusalem and why (19:41-42)? He stops to weep over Jerusalem and pronounce judgment, because the city & the people have rejected that which could bring them peace (namely Jesus).
What does He predict for Jerusalem's future (19:42-44)? Enemies will lay siege and destroy the city and its people, not one stone will be left standing.
What problem does He find in the temple (19:45-46)? God's house of prayer had become a robber's den.

Thursday: Luke 23

Questions with Answers:
How does the centurion react (23:47)? Praised God and saw Jesus as innocent.
What does the crowd do? They turn away, beating their breasts.
What about Jesus' friends and the women who were there? Stayed and watched to the end.

Friday: Luke 24:1-35

Questions with Answers:
What do the men on the road to Emmaus tell Jesus (24:17-24)? They recount the events of Jesus' arrest and death, who they thought Jesus was, and the rumors of his resurrection.
How does Jesus answer them (24:25-27)? He chides them for their slowness in believing then brings out how Scripture was fulfilled by Him.
How do they describe being with Jesus (24:32)? Their hearts burned within them.

Saturday: Luke 24:36-53

Questions with Answers:
When does Jesus make an appearance (24:36)? As the men from Emmaus were telling the others what they witnessed.
What message does He give His followers (24:36-39)? A greeting of peace and truth; that He has indeed risen from the dead.
What does Jesus say about His relationship to Scripture (24:44-47)? He is the fulfillment of the Law and the prophets, even the psalms.
What new mission or charge does Jesus now give His disciples (24:47-49)? To preach repentance and forgiveness; to be a witness to Jesus and His resurrection, to wait for the power from on high.
How do the disciples handle Jesus' departure (24:52-53)? They worshiped Him; they rejoiced and blessed God continually.

Sunday: Acts 1:1-11

Questions with Answers:
What do you learn about Jesus' time after His resurrection (1:1-3)? He gave commands to His disciples; He gave proof to being alive after His suffering (proof of resurrection); He appeared to the disciples and spoke about the kingdom of God.
What did He promise His disciples (1:4-5)? The baptism of the Holy Spirit.
When the disciples asked about the kingdom, what did they learn about God's plans (1:6-8, 11)? That the time for that is fixed by God alone; they could not know it; that He would return one day (1:11).
What did Jesus tell His followers to do "in the meantime" (1:8-11)? To receive the power of the Holy Spirit and to be His witnesses even to the ends of the earth.