Whenever evil strikes and darkness covers our world, as it has for the last year and a bit, we always want to ask why, and that is exactly what is happening here. So these men, ask Jesus who’s fault it is that these bad things happen. Jesus’ answer is of course surprising, encouragingly direct, and personal.

[Luke 13.1-5]

1 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? 3 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. 4 Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? 5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.”

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What kind of tragedy are the people talking about?

+ Why would it have been so significant that Pilate allowed human blood to be mixed with sacrifices to the Lord?

+ What question are the Jews really asking?

+ How does Jesus get at the root of their question?

+ What does He tell them is the answer to their problem?

+ Why does Jesus bring up a second example?

+ What is He trying to drive home?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ How much confession do you do per day/week?

+ How much do you look to the cross after your confession?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?

+ How can you be an example in repentance to those who are around you?