Life of Christ - Lesson 20
IMPACT BIBLE STUDY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
“THIRD YEAR OF MINISTRY DRAWS TO A CLOSE”
Day 1 – Read Matthew 19:16 – 20:34, Mark 10:17-52, Luke 18:18 – 19:10
1. What requests were made of Jesus in today’s Scripture?
a. Matthew 19:16
b. Matthew 19:27
c. Matthew 20:21
d. Matthew 20:33
Day 2 – “Rich Young Ruler” – Review Matthew 19:16-30 (Mark 17:31; Luke 18:18-30)
2. To answer the rich man’s question, why did Jesus point him to the law of Moses? See Romans 7:7.
3. Mark 10:21 says, “Jesus looked at him and ______him.”
4. a. According to Matthew 19:21, what instruction did Jesus give?
b. The man turned away sad. Why? And what does it reveal about his attitude toward possessions?
c. Share a thought about material possessions versus spiritual treasure.
5. What did Jesus say to His disciples concerning a rich man entering Heaven?
6. a. The response of the astonished disciples was what?
b. What is taught in these Scriptures about salvation?
Matthew 19:26
John 5:24
Ephesians 2:8, 9
Titus 3:5-7
7. Those who would follow Jesus can expect ultimate reward. From Matthew 19:27-30, what will be the reward for . . .
a. the disciples?
b. others who follow Him?
Day 3 – “Workers in the Vineyard” – Review Matthew 20:1-16
8. a. What do you remember most about your first job?
b. How much does the concept of “fair treatment” affect job satisfaction?
9. a. What was the complaint of those who labored all day?
b. How did the landowner justify his fairness?
. . . his sovereignty?
c. What should we remember about God’s sovereignty in Psalm 24:1?
10. What do you think this parable teaches about entry into the Kingdom of Heaven?
Day 4 – “Clouded Comprehension” – Review Mark 10:32-35 (Matthew 20:17-28; Luke 18:31-34)
11. This was the third time Jesus warned His disciples of the cross ahead. (Reference Matthew 16:21, 17:22, 23)
a. Briefly describe Jesus’ prediction.
b. What factors do you think contributed to their lack of understanding (Luke 18:34)?
12. a. Matthew 20:20 says the mother of James and John spoke. In Mark 10:36, they spoke for themselves. What was their initial request?
. . . their specific request?
b. What would you reply to Jesus’ question in Mark 10:36? Can you drink the cup?
13. a. Jesus denied them. Why?
b. The other disciple felt what?
c. The Kingdom principle is not supremacy but what in Mark 10:43-45?
d. What have you done this week to be a servant to others?
Day 5 – “The Desire to See” – Review Luke 18:35 – 19:10 (Matthew 20:29- 34; Mark 10:46-52)
14. a. Mark 10:46 identified the blind man as whom?
b. What emotion do you see in Mark 10:49, 50?
15. Why do you think Jesus wanted him to state his need?
16. The healing resulted in what according to Luke 18:43?
17. How did the following enter into the encounter between Zacchaeus and Jesus:
a. fig tree?
b. fellowship?
c. fruit of repentance?
18. a. How do you think Zacchaeus felt when Jesus told him salvation had come?
b. Do you recall the joy felt at your salvation? Write 1 Peter 1:8, 9 and praise God for this wonderful gift!