Jesus is questioned on the Resurrection (Matt 22; Mark; Luke 20)
Question of the Great Commandment (Matt 22; Mark)
Jesus Questions the Pharisees (Matt 23; Mark; Luke 20)
Seven Woes Pronounced Against Scribes and Pharisees (Matt 23)
The Widow's Mite (Mark; Luke 21)
Sadducees
Angels
Resurrection
Scripture
Power of God
Pharisees
Commandment
Hypocrisy
Pride
Servanthood
Humility
Kingdom of Heaven/God
Hell
Oaths
Lawlessness
Condemnation
Giving
Rich
Poor
Offering
Matthew 22:23 On that day some Sadducees (who say there is no resurrection) came to Jesus and questioned Him,
Matthew 22:29 But Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, not understanding the Scriptures nor the power of God.
Matthew 22:33 When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.
Mark 12:37 ...And the large crowd enjoyed listening to Him.
Matthew 22:34 But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered themselves together.
Matthew 22:46 No one was able to answer Him [Jesus] a word, nor did anyone dare from that day on to ask Him another question.
Luke 20:40 For they did not have courage to question Him any longer about anything.
Mark 12:34 When Jesus saw that he had answered intelligently, He said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." After that, no one would venture to ask Him any more questions.
Matthew 23:14-17 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites...15 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel around on sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves. 16 "Woe to you, blind guides,... 17 "You fools and blind men!...
Matthew 23:23-33 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! ... 24 "You blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel! 25 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of robbery and self-indulgence. 26 "You blind Pharisee,...27 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness. 28 "So you, too, outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. 29 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! ... "You serpents, you brood of vipers, how will you escape the sentence of hell?
Matthew 22:36-40 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And He said to him, " 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' 38 "This is the great and foremost commandment. 39 "The second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' 40 "On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets."
Matthew 23:9-11 "Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 "Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ. 11 "But the greatest among you shall be your servant.
Question of the Resurrection (Matt 22; Mark; Luke 20)
How well do you know the Scriptures and the power of God?
In what ways can our doctrinal beliefs blind us to the truth?
How do you respond when you are attacked because of your faith?
What questions asked by unbelievers do you have most difficulty answering?
Question of the Great Commandment (Matt 22; Mark)
In what ways do we sometimes try to sidestep our responsibility to obey God?
How do we measure the magnitude of our love for Jesus?
What does it mean to "love our neighbor as yourself"?
Jesus Questions the Pharisees (Matt 23; Mark; Luke 20)
What can you learn about the power and authority of the Messiah from Jesus' teaching in this passage?
What is one way you have let pride into your life?
Eight Woes Pronounced Against Scribes and Pharisees (Matt 23)
In what ways do people sometimes fake the Christian life?
What temptations are faced by those in positions of spiritual authority?
In what areas have you been failing to practice what you preach?
David Guzik commentary Matthew 22, Matthew 23, Mark 12, Luke 20, Luke 21
Chuck Smith commentary Luke 20
Here is where the Holy Spirit has opportunity to bring great revelation and transformation in your life--in reflection and obedience to what you have been reading and studying in God's Word today. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how you can respond in obedience to the devotion today. Use the following acronym to prompt you.
Is there a...
SIN to confess?
PROMISE to claim?
ATTITUDE to change?
COMMAND to obey?
EXAMPLE to follow?
PRAYER to pray?
ERROR to avoid?
TRUTH to believe?
SOMETHING for which to praise God?