Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Advent Bible Study - Matthew 11:2-11



Bible Study – Matthew 11:2-11

Q1          Why was John in prison?

Q2          Why was the question John sent to Jesus a reasonable one?

Q3          Why did Jesus reply by quoting Isaiah 35? Do you think his answer would have satisfied John?

Q4          What did Jesus mean in verse 6 when he said “Blessed are those who do not find me an obstacle to faith”? How might Jesus be an obstacle to faith for people today?

Q5          Why did Jesus go on to question the crowds about their motives for going out to meet John in the wilderness? Why were they now with Jesus?

Q6          What is a “prophet” in the bible? Why did Jesus consider John a prophet and more than a prophet? Would we be right to describe anybody alive today as a prophet? If so, what expectations might we have about such a person?

Q7          Why did Jesus quote Malachi 3:1 and apply it to John? Was he right?

Q8          How do you understand verse 11? Who is the least in the kingdom of Heaven?

Q9          Which character in the reading do you most identify with? Might you have answered differently at a different time in your life?

Q10        In what ways does the reading inspire you or fill you with hope?