January 25

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New Testament in a Year – Matthew 19

By Ron

January 25, 2024

Matthew, New Testament

Divorce - Matthew 19:1-12

Understand It

  • Where did Jesus go after telling the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant? (19:1)
  • Who accompanied Jesus? (19:2)
  • Who approached Jesus with the motive of testing Him? (19:3)
  • What trick question did the Pharisees ask Jesus? (19:3)
  • How did Jesus respond to the Pharisees’ question? (19:4-6)
  • What did Jesus quote? Why? (19:4-5)
  • What did Jesus say is God’s ideal for marriage? (19:6)
  • What follow-up question did Jesus’ enemies ask? (19:7)
  • How did Jesus respond to the second question about divorce? (19:8)
  • Jesus allowed for divorce under what condition? (19:9)
  • What did the disciples think about Jesus’ view of marriage and divorce? (19:10)
  • What did Jesus teach about those who never marry? (19:11-12)

Apply It

  • What habits can you develop, beginning today, that will make you a better marriage partner?
  • How can you communicate to your children the sanctity and sacredness of the marriage relationship?
  • What specific service can you (and will you) render to God in the coming year because of the freedom your singleness permits?

The Little Children and Jesus - Matthew 19:13-15

Understand It

  • What people were being brought to Jesus? Why? (19:13)
  • Why were children being brought to Jesus? (19:13)
  • To whom did some parents bring their children? Why? (19:13)
  • How did the disciples react to the fact that children were being brought to Jesus? (19:13)
  • On whom did the disciples vent their displeasure? (19:13)
  • How did Jesus correct the disciples? (19:14)
  • Why did Jesus command the disciples to allow the children to come to Him? (19:14)
  • According to Jesus, what kind of people will possess the kingdom of heaven? (19:14)
  • What did Jesus do for the little children? (19:15)
  • What did Jesus do after He spent time with the children? (19:15)

Apply It

  • What are some specific ways you could bless a child today?
  • How can you become more childlike in your faith over the next month?

The Rich Young Man - Matthew 19:16-30

Understand It

  • What question was asked of Jesus at the beginning of this story? (19:16)
  • How did Jesus respond to the man’s question? (19:17-19)
  • What astonishing claim did the young man make? (19:20)
  • What further assignment did Jesus give the man who came to Him? (19:21)
  • How did the man react to Jesus’ demands? (19:22)
  • What amazing statement did Jesus make to His disciples about riches and the kingdom of God? (19:23-24)
  • How did the disciples respond when they heard how hard it is for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven? (19:25)
  • How did Christ explain His statement about rich people and heaven? (19:25)
  • When he applied the truth about riches to the disciples, Peter asked what question? (19:27)
  • What insights into the future did Christ give in His promise? (19:28)
  • What did Jesus promise the twelve disciples? (19:28-29)
  • What further promise did Jesus make to Christians through the ages who make sacrifices for Him? (19:29)
  • How are spiritual values different from worldly values? (19:30)

Apply It

  • What sacrifice are you willing to make for Christ this week, in the knowledge that you will be rewarded in heaven?
  • What promise from this passage do you want to claim (or even memorize) today?
  • How can you decrease your spending over the next month in order to increase the amount of money you can give to the work of God?

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