Today’s Chapters: Matthew 26-Mark 2
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Congratulations! In only six days you have completed reading though the book of Matthew!
Take a minute to think about all you have read so far. What have you read that has impacted you the most?
Chapter 26
What was the reaction of the disciples to Mary anointing Jesus’ feet with oil? How did Jesus respond? How are we like the disciples today? How can we be more like Jesus in similar situations?
What did Peter say when Jesus told the disciples that they stumble that night? How would you have responded if Jesus told you that you would deny Him?
Why did the chief priests, the elders, and the council need to have false witnesses testify against Jesus? What is significant about verses 62-64?
Chapter 27
Why is chapter 27 one of the saddest chapters in the Bible, yet one that holds the greatest joy? What are some of the key points that you see in the chapter? In you own words, summarize the chapter.
In verses 62-66, the Pharisees ask Pilate to make the tomb secure for how many days? Why? What does this say about what the Pharisees thought of the length of time?
Chapter 28
Put yourself in the shoes (sandals, really) of the two Marys going to the tomb – saddened by the task that you must now preform, when suddenly, an angel appears at the tomb and tells you Jesus is not dead! Describe the emotions that the ladies must have felt. What would your reaction have been?
Why did the chief priests ahve to bribe the soldiers? What is your opinion of the chief priests?
How does Jesus conclude the book of Matthew? How has this been carried out by people through out church history? How does it apply to your life? What more can you do to further the gospel?
Take some time and consider the book of Matthew. What were some of the key points? What was your favorite section/chapter? What have you learned about Jesus in the book? What are some life changes that you have made because you have read this book? How are you going to keep up these changes?
Mark
Chapter 1
How does the gospel of Mark start off? Who is the character we are first presented with?
Mark is a book of action – he doesn’t waste any time but jumps straight to the point. What can we learn from Jesus casting out the demons? Why should this be an encouragement to us?
If Peter had a mother-in-law, what does that mean as far as Peter’s marital status?
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 starts off with the love that four men had for their fifth friend. What did they do? How did they show their love for their friend? Do you think this was an easy task? Why did they do it? Would you do that for your friends?
Which is easier to say, “Your sins are forgiven,” or to say, “Take up your bed and walk”? Why? Why did Jesus perform the miracle in this order? What was He trying to show? Who was He trying to show it to? What can we learn from this? How can we apply it to our daily lives?
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