Living in Humility: Parables of Jesus

Dr. Jeffrey Allen Love
Sep 29, 2025
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he Parables of Jesus teach us that the most humble person is the most honored by God.

The Lowest Seat At The Feast

Parable of Jesus - Part 3

Luke 14:7-24

“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Luke 14:11 (p.797)

• Those Who Humble Themselves Will Be Exalted.

1. Honor others.

“When you are invited to a wedding feast, don’t sit in the seat of honor. What if someone who is more

distinguished than you has also been invited? The host will come and say, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then

you will be embarrassed, and you will have to take whatever seat is left at the foot of the table!”

Luke 14:8-9 (p.797)

“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”

Romans 12:10 (p.866)

2. Show others God’s goodness.

“Instead, take the lowest place at the foot of the table. Then when your host sees you, he will come and say,

‘Friend, we have a better place for you!’ Then you will be honored in front of all the other guests.”

Luke 14:10 (p.797)

“You are a chosen people….As a result, you can show others the goodness of God...” 1 Peter 2:9 (p.935)

My Next Step This Week: ____This week, I will prioritize humility by consciously stepping back from seeking

recognition and instead honor others to reflect God’s goodness.

Series Memory Verse: “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s

will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (p.907)

One Thing: Those Who Humble Themselves Will Be Exalted.

Memory Verse: “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for

you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (p.907)

Small Group Leader

Bible Background: The Lowest Seat At The Feast, Luke 14:7-24 (p.797)

Highlighted Alive Church Value: Influence Daily

CONVERSATION STARTER

// Do you know someone who is humble? How do you know they are humble and how do they reflect this in

their life?

WEEKEND REVIEW

Those Who Humble Themselves Will Be Exalted.

1. Honor others.

2. Show others God’s goodness.

// Was there anything that stood out to you in Those Who Humble Themselves Will Be Exalted, that

challenged you, or maybe even confused you? Explain.

// Was there anything from Scripture this weekend that you had a question about or needed clarification on?

EXPLORING SCRIPTURE

// Read Luke 14:7-24 (p.797)

● Why should we not sit in the seat of honor at the wedding feast?

● What happens when we exalt ourselves?

● Have you ever known someone who exalted themself and then later they were humbled by an event

or circumstance?

● Who shall we invite when we host a luncheon or banquet according to Jesus? Why?

● What point is Jesus trying to make when he is talking about the heavenly banquet?

// Read Philippians 2:1-11 (p.900)

● How are we supposed to take on the character of Jesus?

● How did Jesus show us humility?

● What are some ways you can live humbly in your daily life? What obstacles do we face if we are trying

to live this way?

// Read James 4:1-10 (p.932)

● What happens when we are humble ourselves and are not arrogant according to James?

● Do you think our pride and arrogance interfere with us having a close relationship with God? Why or

why not?

NEXT STEP

My Next Step This Week:

____This week, I will prioritize humility by consciously stepping back from seeking recognition and instead

honor others to reflect God’s goodness.

DIGGING DEEPER

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The purpose of digging deeper is to challenge you to continue learning and asking God for guidance as you

take your next step this week.

Paul’s letter to the Colossians promotes the sufficiency and supremacy of Jesus in order to deal with the

heresy that people were seeing and that was negatively impacting the early church.

// Read Colossians Chapter 3 (p.903-904) which is focused on Living the New Life.

● We are called to clothe ourselves in the characteristics of Jesus (i.e. mercy, kindness, humility,

gentleness, and patience) to name a few. What comes to mind when reading this chapter?

● What speaks to you? Why do you think that is?

● How are you doing with Living the New Life described in this chapter by Paul?

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