1. What reasons does John give in his gospel for Jesus’ decision not to attend the third Passover?

2.  Contrast the attitudes of Jesus and the Jews toward the traditions.  pages 394-396

3.  Which things, according to Jesus, defile a man?  And which things do not?  Someone might use Jesus’ teaching on what defiles to argue that pornography on the internet does not defile.  How would you respond?

4.  Why did Jesus seem reluctant to grant the Phoenician woman’s request?

5.  Name some of the miracles worked by Jesus in Decapolis.  With what results?

6.  Why was Jesus distressed at the request for a sign from heaven?  pp. 406-407

7.  Why did the disciples misunderstand Jesus’ statement, “beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees”?   p. 407

8.  Sum up McGarvey’s comments on the unusual miracle recorded in verses 22-26, p. 409.

9.  Why did Jesus ask the question, “Who do men say that I am?”

10.  Why did Jesus turn to His disciples for the desired answer?

11.  What is the significance of Peter’s answer, “Thou are the Christ”?

12.  What is the significance of Jesus’ reply to Peter?

13.  What did Jesus mean when he said, “Upon this rock I will build my church”?

14.  Explain Jesus’ promise that “The gates of Hades shall not prevail against it [the  church].” 

15.  Why did Jesus tell his disciples at this time about His coming death and resurrection?

16.  In Matt. 16:17, Jesus says to Peter, “Blessed art thou . . .”  In verse 33, Jesus says to Peter, “Get thee behind me, Satan.”  The basis for the blessing?  The reason for the    severe rebuke?   

17.  Explain Jesus’ command in verse 9, p. 420, “Tell the vision to no man . . . .”

 

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