quiet times
the gospel of MATTHEW

Day 1: Read 9:14-26
What explanation does Jesus give
 for his disciples not fasting? (fun fact)
When will Jesus' disciples fast?
What healed the woman from v22?
Would you have laughed at Jesus in v24?
What does Jesus do about the dead girl?
 Whose faith healed her?

 

Day 2: Read 9:27-38
What did Jesus check for before healing the blind men?
Why do you think that they
 wouldn't obey Jesus' warning?
Where do the Pharisees say
 that Jesus gets his authority from in v34?
Why did Jesus have compassion on the crowds?
What does v37 mean in its context?

 

Day 3: Read 10:1-10
How many disciples did Jesus call?
What authority does he give them?
Would it be hard for you
 to follow Jesus instruction in v9-10?
Who are the disciples told to preach to?
Who are the disciples told to not preach to?

 

Day 4: Read 10:11-20
What do the disciples do
 if no one listens to their message?
Who are the disciples to be on their guard against?
Why shouldn't the disciples be worried about arrest?
Where do the disciples stay
 while they are in each of the towns?

 

Day 5: Read 10:21-31
Who will be saved? (v22)
How should the disciples react to persecution?
What are we told about the relationship
 between Jesus and his disciples?
Who are the disciples supposed to be afraid of in v28?
What comfort or discomfort do you get from v30?

 

Day 6: Read 10:32-42
What are the people in v35-36 divided over?
Who comes first? Family or Jesus?
What are we told about those
 who lose their life for Jesus?
Who will Jesus acknowledge before the Father?
What did Jesus come to bring to the earth?

 

Day 7: Read 11:1-10
Where did Jesus go next?
Why might John have sent his disciples to Jesus?
How is John's doubt dealt with by Jesus?

What does Jesus call John?