Luke 9:37-62 - Failing Upward

Discussion Questions for Luke 9:37-62:

1) Consider Luke 9:37-45, Mark 9:23-24 & Matthew 17:20-21. Why couldn't the disciples cast out this demon?

2) Considering Luke 9:46-50, what is the true answer to who's the greatest in the Kingdom of God?

3) Why would God have Elijah call down fire from heaven on a group of Old Testament Samaritans, but the occasion in Luke 9:51-56 be so different?

4) How can we cultivate the commitment that Jesus is looking for in Luke 9:57-62?