Matthew 8-18
Matthew 8:1-17: The Faith of Followers
Ø How did the different healings in this passage differ from each other?
Ø What was the common element?
Ø Did Jesus heal everyone who came to Him or was brought to Him? Significance?
Matthew 8:18-27: Count the Cost of Following Jesus
Ø What are the costs in following Jesus?
Ø In our modern day cultural setting what would these costs be?
Matthew 8:28-9:34: Healings and Teachings
Ø How did the healings in this passage differ from each other?
Ø Was there a common element?
Ø What is the significance of Jesus’ response about eating with sinners?
Ø What is the significance of Jesus’ answer to John’s disciples?
Matthew 9:35-10:42: Educating the Twelve
Ø Specifically, to whom did Jesus give these directives when He sent them out?
Ø Can we apply the instructions in this passage to our situation?
Ø Is there a point in this passage where the emphasis changes from the Twelve to all believers? Significance?
Matthew 11:1-19: John the Baptist
Ø Why did Jesus eulogize John the Baptist?
Ø To whom did He liken John? Significance?
Matthew 11:20-30: Hidden Things
Ø Why were there cities where the miracles of Jesus had no effect on the people?
Ø Why did Jesus praise His Father for hiding His true identity from these people?
Ø What answer did Jesus give for those who were seeking the truth? Application?
Matthew 12:1-21: Lord of the Sabbath
Ø What is the significance of Jesus being Lord of the Sabbath?
Ø Did the people of Jesus’ day understand the true meaning of the Sabbath? Do we?
Matthew 12:22-37: Jesus and Beelzebub
Ø To what does “blasphemy of the Holy Spirit” refer?
Ø Is it possible for someone to commit this sin today?
Ø What is the only unforgivable sin?
Matthew 12:38-50: Sign of Jonah
Ø Does Jesus referring to Jonah tell us whether or not the story of Jonah is true or fictional?
Ø What is His comparison to Jonah? Significance?
Matthew 13:1-58: Parables
Ø Notice a change in ministry from this point on. Jesus now directs His teachings to the disciples.
Ø To what does the parable of the sower refer? Is it a passage that teaches that one can lose their salvation?
Ø To what does the parable of the weeds refer?
Ø To what does the parable of the mustard seed and yeast refer?
Ø Explain the parables of the hidden treasure; the pearl; the net?
Ø Why did Jesus say that a prophet is without honor in his own town?
Matthew 14:1-15:39: Demonstrations of Power
Ø Why did Jesus demonstrate His power by the feeding of the 5000; walking on the water; and the feeding of the 4000?
Ø How did the multitudes respond to his feeding them? How did the disciples respond?
Ø Why was Jesus so hard on the religious leaders?
Matthew 16:1-12: Demands from the Unbelievers
Ø What kept the religious leaders from believing and following Jesus?
Ø Is this true for people today?
Matthew 16:13-20: An Important Question
Ø What is the most important question each of us will ever answer?
Ø Jesus mentions His “church” in this passage. What is the significance of this?
Matthew 16:21-17:23: Proof Positive
Ø At this time did the disciple understand what Jesus was saying when He spoke of His impending death? Why or why not?
Ø What did the Transfiguration demonstrate about Jesus to the three?
Ø What is the significance of Moses and Elijah being with Jesus?
Matthew 17:24-18:35: More Teachings
Ø Who will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Application for us?
Ø What is the significance of the parable of the lost sheep? Application for us?
Ø What does Jesus teach about someone who sins against you?
Ø How many times are we to forgive others? Why?
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