Lesson 7

Luke 10–14



Complete three of the four following assignments:

1.  Luke 10:1–24. “The Lord Appointed Other Seventy Also”

Read Luke 10:1–24. Based on these verses, write a summary of the Lord’s counsel and instructions He gave the seventy.

Articles of Faith 1:6 states “We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church.” Using the principles taught from Luke 10:1–2, 8–9, 17–20, write a paragraph that supports this article of faith.

If you have access to the Internet, read the topic of “Seventy” in the Guide to the Scriptures (at the Church’s scripture Web site http://scriptures.lds.org/en/gs/s/46). Describe in one or two sentences how the scriptures show the existence of this office in the priesthood.

2.  Luke 10:25–37. The Parable of the Good Samaritan

List all that the Samaritan did to help the man who fell among thieves. In Luke 10:37 the Savior instructed the lawyer, “Go, and do thou likewise.” Write one or two sentences describing how you could follow this instruction.

After reviewing Luke 10:30–35, write a comparison of how Jesus Christ is like the Samaritan and we are like the man who fell among thieves.

Make note of the question that prompted the parable. Write a one-sentence summary of how you would answer that question based on the Savior’s parable.

3.  Luke 10:38–42. Martha and Mary

Read Luke 10:38–42. Write a one-sentence summary of the major point of this account. Read the institute student manual commentary for Luke 10:38–42, “The Devotion of Mary and Martha” (p. 114), and add any additional insights you gain to your summary statement.

Luke 10:40 says that while Mary was listening to the Savior teach, Martha was “cumbered about much serving.” Write the dictionary meanings for the word cumbered.

Explain in writing what connection there could be between the parable of the Good Samaritan and this account of being too “cumbered.”

Describe in writing some ways that people are overly “cumbered” or careful today. What can we do to uncumber ourselves more in life and focus on what is really important?

4.  Luke 10:38–42; 11:1–13; 12:13–40; 13:23–24; 14:16–33. Being a Disciple of Jesus Christ

Read Luke 10:38–42; 11:1–13; 12:13–40; 13:23–24; 14:16–33 and the student manual commentary for Luke 11:5–13, “The Parable of the Friend at Midnight” (p. 115). Make a list of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what the Savior taught about counting the costs of following Him.

Identify one of the teachings from your list that you would like to apply more fully in your life. Write a paragraph about how you could apply that teaching and what difference you believe it would make in your life.

Read Luke 14:33; Omni 1:26; Mosiah 2:34; Matthew 13:44–46. Explain in writing what is ultimately required to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.