LESSON 7—At Home in Galilee

Ques-ons and Answers—Student Guide

Lesson goal: The goal of this lesson is answer the ques2ons, “While Jesus was in Galilee, how did some
people show their faith in him, and how did others reject him?”
Pre-Lesson Prepara-on
Read John 4:43-54 and Luke 4:14-31.

Think
Think about this: Have you ever been rejected or betrayed by someone who is close to you?
What happened? How did that make you feel? Let’s look closer at the sec2on that you read
in John 4:43-54 and Luke 4:14-31.
Evaluate
1. Who are the characters in this story?
2. What are the objects in this story?
3. Where did this story happen?
4. When did this story happen?
5. What is the problem?
6. What events occurred in this story?
7. Is the problem solved?

Learn
8. What is the main theme of this lesson?
9. What sin or sins does this lesson teach you to confess?
10. Where do you see the love of God in this lesson?
11. What does God teach you to do in this lesson?

Lead
12. What would be a good situa2on in which to share this message?

Addi-onal ques-ons
13. Describe the area of Galilee: its men2on in the Old Testament, its history, its connec2on
to Jesus and his life and ministry, its geography, etc.
14. Locate the following places on a map and describe them in regard to Jesus’ life and
ministry: the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Cana, Capernaum, Bethsaida and Chorazin.

15. What is the Theology of the Cross? How does it compare to the Theology of Glory?
 16. Describe the history, layout, and purpose of the synagogue.

Lesson wrap-up
17. While Jesus was in Galilee, how did some people show their faith in him, and how did
others reject him?