1. In the variety of miracles in this chapter, what do you notice about the personal nature and the immediate efficacy of the miracles of Jesus? 2. In the middle of all of these miracles, what was Jesus’ point for us when He talked about foxes, birds and the dead? 3. What kind of reactions were people having to these early miracles…

1. While Jesus does not teach that it is wrong to judge another, what must we do first before evaluating or seeking to change someone else? 2. How is the God of heaven described by Jesus as our Father and what does He long to do for us as His children? 3. While there are many who believe that many paths and…

1. What sorts of things will we do differently if we want “to be seen of God” rather than “to be seen of man”? 2. What does Jesus tell us about prayer and our Father that ought to give us great comfort and assurance every time we pray? 3. How does Jesus tell us that we can remove worry from our lives…

1. Which of the beatitudes stands out the most to you as the one that needs the most attention in your life right now? 2. What are the different areas of daily living that Jesus addresses each time He says, “I say to you,” in this chapter? 3. Why do you think Jesus placed such a strong emphasis on the influence that…

1. What three words did Jesus use in each response to the devil’s temptations that show the surefire way to overcome every temptation? 2. While Jesus refused to follow the devil’s calling, what would have prompted the fishermen to immediately follow Jesus’ calling? 3. Although people don’t like to be told that they need to change the way they’re living to please…

1. What was the significance of the simple message that John was preaching about repentance and the kingdom? 2. What warning did John issue about the nature of Jesus’ ensuing work? 3. What correlation is there between Jesus’ words in verse 15 and the Father’s words in verse 17? 4. What can I draw from this chapter to help me grow closer…

1. For what purpose had wise men come to find Jesus when He was a young child? Think about how significant this is. 2. Why did Herod have a very different response to the news of Jesus’ birth from the response of the wise men? 3. How do we see the Father’s hand involved throughout this chapter in the veneration and protection…

1. Why do you think it was important to the Jews for Jesus to be traced all the way back to Abraham? 2. What kind of man was Jesus’ foster-father, Joseph? Why do you think that he was the right man to be the earthly father of Jesus? 3. Why is it so significant that the king of heaven had to fulfill…