For Sunday, February 7, 2010

Reading selections and questions for Sunday, February 7, 2010

1) Mark 12:13
Why were the leaders trying to trap Jesus?
Mark 11:1-11, 15-19, 27-33; 12:12
How did all these events motivate the leaders against Jesus?

2) Mark 12:13-17
What question did they ask Jesus? Why was this a tricky question? How did Jesus answer the challenge? What are our responsibilities toward our government? How well do you follow Jesus' instructions in 12:17? What is your attitude?

3) Mark 12:28-34
What was the teacher's question to Jesus? In your opinion, what were his motives in asking? How did he respond to Jesus' answer?

4) Mark 12:29-31
Why did Jesus choose these two commandments as the top two greatest?
(Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Leviticus 19:18 These are the Old Testament sources for Jesus' answer.)
Luke 10:25-37
How do you demonstrate Mark 12:30? How is the way you love others connected to the way you love God?