Friday, February 8 - Matthew 20

Friday, February 8, 2013 – Matthew 20

 

Jesus shows that God has a different set of values and priorities than does the sinful, selfish human world.  God’s ways broaden our view and His Holy Spirit enables us to share in the work of reclaiming the world.

 

20:1-16:    What qualities of God does this parable reveal?    What human characteristics stand in contrast to this nature of God?    How does Jesus’ vision broaden your own vision when it comes to the concept of “grace?”

  

20:17-27    After Jesus predicts His death, the next line shows James and John’s mother making a request concerning their positions in the Messiah’s reign.   Consider the contrast.   

 

What is the relationship between “discipleships” and “servitude?”  Why was this a hard concept for the disciples to grasp?   How do you think Jesus’ death and resurrection will change their thinking?  How does it change your thinking in this regard?

 

20:29-34     Why do you think the blind men ask Jesus for “mercy?”  Why did the crowd rebuke them?  How did Jesus respond to the crowd’s rebuke?

 How have you shown mercy to others?