Day 8: Matthew 22-24

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet - Matthew 22:1-14

Understand It

• How did people respond to the king’s invitation? (22:3)
• How did the invited guests react to the king’s second appeal? (22:5)
• Why did the king throw out the unwelcome wedding guest? (22:13-14)

Apply It

• What response should you give to God this week?

Paying Taxes to Caesar - Matthew 22:15-22

Understand It

• What did Jesus say to the men who questioned Him? (22:18)What object did Jesus use to illustrate His answer? How? (22:19-20)
• How did Jesus answer the question without getting Himself in political hot water? (22:21)
• How did Jesus’ opponents respond to Jesus’ words? (22:22)

Apply It

• What neglected civic responsibilities do you need to begin fulfilling today?

Marriage at the Resurrection - Matthew 22:23-33

Understand It

• What group confronted or opposed Jesus? How? (22:23)
• What distinctive belief did the Sadducees hold? (22:23)
• What two important facts did Jesus charge the Sadducees with not knowing? (22:29)

Apply It

• What area of Bible doctrine will you read about and study this week?

The Greatest Commandment - Matthew 22:34-40

Understand It

• What specific question did the man ask Jesus? (22:36)
• How did Jesus answer the Pharisee’s question? (22:37)
• What important footnote did Jesus add to His answer? (22:39)

Apply It

• What loving act will you plan to do soon for a neighbor in need?

Whose Son Is the Christ? - Matthew 22:41-46

Understand It

• What religious group had gathered? Why? (22:41)
• What questions did Jesus ask? (22:42)
• How did Jesus enlighten the Pharisees? (22:43-44)

Apply It

• What can you do (or stop doing) this week to become more effective in introducing your non-Christian friends to Christ?

Seven Woes - Matthew 23:1-39

Understand It

• Of what did Jesus accuse the religious leaders? (23:3)
• What eternal destiny did Jesus pronounce on religious hypocrites? (23:13)
• What evidence of twisted priorities among the religious elite did Jesus give? (23:23-26)

Apply It

• What older, more mature Christian can you spend time with this week to seek advice and wisdom?

Signs of the End of the Age - Matthew 24:1-35

Understand It

• What important warning about spiritual deception did Jesus issue? (24:23-26)
• How will true believers recognize Jesus’ return? (24:27-30)
• What heavenly signs and aberrations will accompany the return of Christ? (24:29)

Apply It

• What step can you take this week to guard yourself from false teaching?

The Day and Hour Unknown - Matthew 24:36-51

Understand It

• To what did Jesus liken His coming? Why? (24:43-44)
• What qualities did Jesus say His servants will need to be ready for His coming? (24:45-47)
• What did Jesus warn would happen to those who doubt His coming? (24:48-51)

Apply It

• How can you use your time today to honor the Lord’s imminent return?

Tomorrow: Matthew 25-27