Sunday, March 5, 2023

Christ’s Yoke (Matthew 11-12; Luke 7, 13) QUESTIONS

Christ’s Yoke

Matthew 11:28-30

In what ways do mortals “labor” and become “heavy laden”?

What is the “rest” that Christ offers?

What is the Lord’s “yoke”?

How does taking the Lord’s yoke or covenant upon us help us to “learn of (Him)”?

How is His yoke easy and His burden light?

 

 

Lord of the Sabbath

Matthew 12:1-14

Why was it not lawful to gather corn on the Sabbath day?

What does “the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath Day” mean?

What does the phrase “I will have mercy, and not sacrifice” teach us about how the Lord would have His day spent?

 

READ Luke 13:10-17

Why did Christ heal on the Sabbath?

 

 

The Woman and the Pharisee

READ Luke 7:36-50

Why did the woman wash Christ’s feet and anoint them?

Why did the Pharisee not observe the common customs of the day with regards to a dinner guest like Christ?

Although the Pharisee was very religious, what quality did the woman possess that he did not – and it prevented him from receiving forgiveness?

 

 

Accused of Devil Worship

READ Matthew 12:22-30

Christ is clearly showing He has power to heal, power over the elements, and power to cast out the devil – so what are the two choices the Jewish leaders have to explain His abilities?

What does Christ’s argument about a “house divided against itself” mean?

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