Upper Room Instruction, Part 2
Sermon 96 in Series
Luke 22:31-38
[31] “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, [32] but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” [33] Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” [34] Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”
[35] And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.” [36] He said to them, “But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. [37] For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about me has its fulfillment.” [38] And they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” And he said to them, “It is enough.”
DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1. How does this section relate to the previous topic of greatness? What overall impression does Jesus give his disciples before they leave the Upper Room?
2. How do Jesus’ words to Peter highlight the sovereignty of God, the reality of spiritual warfare, and the inevitability of trials? What do they teach us about Christ and his intercessory work?
3. How are we warned against pride? How are we encouraged to serve the spiritual needs of others?
4. What does Jesus instruct his disciples to do in v. 36? What has changed?
5. Why does Jesus quote from Isaiah 53? What is he specifically referring to, and how does this point to his substitutionary sacrifice?
6. Where do we see the disciples’ misunderstanding? How will this become clearer as we continue in the Passion Narrative and Acts?
7. How does this passage remind you of God’s grace? How does it motivate you to pray?
References: John 17:1-26 (corporate reading); 1:29; Philippians 2:8; Luke 9:28; 8:51; Matthew 4:19; Job 1-2; 1 Peter 4:12; 1 John 2:1; Romans 8:34; John 10:28; 16:32; Matthew 26:31, 33; John 21:15-19; Luke 9:1-6; 10:1-12; Isaiah 53:12; Luke 23:32-33.