Read the following sections of the gospels and answer the questions. Single spacing is acceptable. Maintain the numbering as given.
Walking on Water (Matthew 14:22-33).
- How did Jesus come to the disciples while they were in the boat, and what did they think He was?
- Who met Jesus, walking on the water, and why did this disciple begin to sink?
- What confession did the disciples then make?
Criticism of the Disciples (Matthew 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-23).
- Why did the Pharisees and scribes criticize Jesus’ disciples for not washing their hands before eating?
- What charge did Jesus make concerning the Pharisees and scribes?
- Explain: “Every plant which my heavenly Father planted not, shall be rooted up.”
- Explain: “Not that which enters into the mouth defiles the man, but that which proceeds out of the mouth.”
The Leaven of the Pharisees (Matthew 16:1-12).
- Why did the Pharisees and Sadducees want a sign?
- What is leaven, and what warning did Jesus give his disciples?
Acknowledgment of Jesus’ Identity (Matthew 16:13-28).
- Do research, and briefly describe the concept of Messiah (including the Greek term Christ).
- At Caesarea Philippi what answer did the disciples give to the question, “Who do men say that I am?”
- What answer did Peter give? How did Jesus commend him?
- Upon what rock would Jesus build his church? Was it Peter, or something else? Explain.
Predictions of Death (Matthew 16:21-28; 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32).
- What did Peter mean by the words, “Lord: this shall never happen to you”?
- How did Jesus then rebuke Peter?
- Why were the disciples unable to understand Christ when He again foretold His death and resurrection?
The Cost of Discipleship (Mark 8:34-9:1; Luke 14:25-35).
- In what way might someone have to “take up his cross” in order to follow Christ?
- What did Jesus say to suggest that his followers could expect the kingdom soon?
- In what way does a Christian have to count the cost?
- Why in your thinking is following Jesus worth the cost?
The Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36).
- Define the term “Transfiguration.” Where did this event take place?
- Name the three disciples who accompanied Jesus on this occasion. Why these three only?
- Who appeared with Jesus, and what did Peter propose?
- What did the voice out of the cloud say?
- What charge did Jesus give the disciples concerning that which they had seen on the mountain?
- How did they react to Jesus’ statement that He would arise from the dead?
- Who did Jesus refer to as “the Elijah who was to come.”
Dispute About Greatness (Matthew 20:20-28; Mark 9:33-37).
- What did the mother of James and John ask, and what was Jesus’ response.
- On the way to Capernaum how did the disciples dispute among themselves?
- In what graphic way did Christ teach His disciples lessons on greatness and humility?
- In what ways should Jesus’ followers be like little children?
Love, Reconciliation, and Forgiveness (Matthew 18:10-35; John 8:1-11).
- Give the central lesson in the Parable of the Lost Sheep.
- If a Christian suffers wrong from his brother how should he handle the matter?
- According to Jesus’ statement, how often should forgiveness be extended? Is that literal?
- What spiritual message is contained in the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant?
- Summarize the story of the adulteress who was brought to Jesus.
- What should be learned from this story?
Sending out the Seventy (Luke 10:1-20).
- How many went out together? What were they to take with them and where would they stay?
- What were they to do and say?
- As the seventy returned, over what were they rejoicing? What did Jesus say to this?
- Explain: “I beheld Satan fallen as lightning from heaven.”
The Lawyer’s Question (Luke 10:25-37).
- What did the young lawyer first ask?
- What was Jesus’ answer?
- What was the man’s next question?
- Explain the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
Mary and Martha (John 11:1-46; Luke 10:38-42).
- What message from Mary and Martha brought Jesus to Bethany?
- What is suggested by the fact that Jesus wept?
- Why did Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead?
- What effect did the raising of Lazarus have on the Pharisees?
- Why did Jesus commend Mary and correct Martha?
The Model Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 11:1-8).
- According to Jesus, what is wrong with the way some people pray?
- Why is this a model (example) prayer and not truly “The Lord’s Prayer?”
Attachment to Earthly Things (Luke 12:13-34).
- What circumstances brought forth the Parable of the Rich Fool, and what is the central teaching of this parable?
- Does Jesus promise that his followers will have everything they want if they put the kingdom first? If not, what does He mean?
More Kingdom Parables (Luke 13:18-21; 14:7-16:31).
- Why is the Kingdom of God like a mustard seed?
- Which criticism of the Pharisees and scribes prompted Jesus to relate the three parables on lost things?
- Summarize the three parables: The Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son.
- What did Jesus say to the Pharisees because of their love of money?
- What is the point of the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus?
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