In this episode, Jesus and his disciples continue their journey towards Jerusalem and Jesus continues systematically revealing his mission to his followers. Jesus predicts his death and resurrection a second time and his disciples continue to misunderstand. He also teaches about servant leadership and his radical expectation for disciples. This episode also includes a detailed explanation of Jesus’ reference to Gehenna, which is typically translated “hell” in English Bibles and offers insight into the complex topic of marriage and divorce.
1. Who was it who would deliver Jesus into the hands of men(9:31)?
2. If you had been one of Jesus’ disciples, how would you have felt when he asked you about your argument (9:33)?
3. What would it mean for you to reflect Jesus’ teaching about being the servant of all (9:35)in your family? In your work? What incentive does he give (9:37)?
4. Why does Jesus use a child as an object lesson (9:36-37)?
5. What does it mean to act in Jesus’ name (9:38-41)?
6. Why does Jesus use hyperbole in 9:42-47?
7. How does the admonition to peace (9:50) relate to the previous context (9:33-41)?
8. Why does Jesus refer to God’s original intent for marriage in answering the Pharisees’ question about divorce (10:5-9)?
9. What do you think would have been Herod Antipas’ response to Jesus’ words in 10:11-12?
10. How does Jesus’ teaching about marriage and divorce relate to your personal situation?
I am not releasing new episodes during the Christmas holidays. I will return on January 12 with the first episode in our second season on the early chapters of Genesis. I would love to have you join me.
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