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Luke 20 · Grade 5

The Rejected Stone

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Luke 20 records a series of tests. The chief priests, scribes and elders demanded to know by what authority Jesus acted. Jesus asked whether John's baptism was from heaven or from men. They feared both answers, so they gave none. Jesus' question exposed that their problem was not a lack of evidence but an unwillingness to submit to God.

In the parable of the vineyard, the owner sent servant after servant, and finally his beloved son. The tenants killed the son, hoping to take the inheritance. Jesus quoted Psalm 118: the stone which the builders rejected became the chief cornerstone. Israel's leaders would reject Jesus, but God would make Him the foundation of His people.

Spies asked if it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. Jesus said to give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. Coins bear Caesar's image, but people bear God's image, so we owe our whole selves to God. The Sadducees then mocked the resurrection with a story of seven brothers. Jesus explained that resurrection life is different from this life. Moses called God the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, so He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Finally, Jesus asked how the Christ can be both David's son and David's Lord.

Show What You Know

  1. What did Jesus' question about John's baptism expose?

  2. What did Jesus mean by the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone?

  3. Why do we owe our whole selves to God?

  4. How did Jesus prove the resurrection from Moses?

  5. What question did Jesus ask about the Christ?

Crossword

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Across

  1. The chief priests asked who gave Jesus this.
  2. Jesus asked them to show Him one.

Down

  1. His picture was on the coin.
  2. The rejected stone has become the ____.
  3. God is the God of the ____.
  4. Where Jesus taught.

Think About It

  1. The leaders refused to answer honestly. Why is it important to be honest with God about our questions?

  2. How can you give God what belongs to Him: your time, your talents and your heart?

Memory Verse

Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for all are alive to him.”

Luke 20:38 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What belongs to God in your life?
  • Where can you get wisdom when life gets confusing?
  • Jesus warned against people who love praise but take from widows. How can you use any influence you have to protect people who are weak?

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