The Life of Christ

5. Sections 63-72

• Mt. 5:22: What is the difference between how this verse is translated in the NASB version compared to the NKJV version? Why is that difference so important when it comes to dealing with or anger?

• Mt. 6:9-13: When recalling Jesus being tempted in the wilderness, what can we expect when we ask for our daily bread?

• Mt. 6:33: To seek first the kingdom of God was earlier defined in this chapter as doing what three things?

• Mt. 7:3-5: If we assume the "speck" and the "log" represent the same particular sin, why is one called a “speck” and the other called a “log”?

6. Sections 73-81

• Lk. 7:5: Do you think Jesus was at all influenced by this Centurion’s willingness to build Israel a synagogue? If so, why? If not, why?

• Lk. 7:9: There are only two times in the Gospels that we read of Jesus marveling; when was the other time? And, what did both of these events have in common?

• Lk. 7:14: What verse in Leviticus shows us that Jesus was in potential jeopardy when He laid His hands on the bier. And, how did Jesus ultimately resolve that potential situation?

• Mt. 11:14: When are the four possible appearances of Elijah in the Bible? The first is when he appeared on earth as a prophet. What would be numbers 2-4?

7. Sections 82-92

• Which single verse in the Gospels establishes the interpretation of the items in the parable of the Sower and the Seed?

• Mt. 13:23: What does it mean for a Christian to yield a hundredfold return in this life?

• Mt. 13:32: Is the mustard seed indeed the smallest of all seeds? If not, what is the smallest seed, and why would Jesus say that it was?

• Why does the “treasure hidden in the field” represent the church? Build a strong case for this interpretation.

8. Sections 93-103

• Lk. 8:22: Do some research and find out why the Sea of Galilee was so prone of such violent storms.

• Mt. 8:29 records the demons saying to Jesus: “What have we to do with You, Jesus, You Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the time?” What “time” are these demons referring to, and what will happen to them at this time? • Mk. 5:12-13: Why did Jesus honor the requests of these demons?

• Mk. 5:19-20: Why wouldn’t Jesus allow this delivered man to come with Him?

9. Sections 104-110

• Mk. 6:41: When had Jesus produced fish like this before, and how were they created?

• Mk. 6:45 says Jesus sent the disciples to Bethsaida. However, Lk. 9:10 says they were already in Bethsaida. Explain how this could be, or is this our first contradiction in the Bible?

219