Monday, November 11, 2013

Bible Questions: Mark 12:38-40

I have written these questions based on the sermon The Weighty Burden of Teaching God's Word by Dr. David Sonju.


1. [App] Who, if anyone, do we consider dangerous (physically or spiritually) in our world today?  If so, why do we consider them dangerous?

2. [v.38, Ezra 7:10] The Scribes of Jesus’ day were the keepers, readers, and interpreters of God’s Law.  Is there such a position, or combination of positions, to who we can compare them to today?

3. [v.38] Considering that this was a time before the printing press, why would a Scribe be revered, powerful, and important?

4. [v.38-39] How did the Scribes turn the symbols meant for God’s honor into objects that honored themselves?  Use the robes, greetings, important seats, and prayers as talking points.

5. [v.40] What does a God honoring prayer sound like?  Are they long? Short? Use big words? Do they quote Scripture? Or are they original?

6. [App] The Scribes lived in hypocrisy, and today, we Christians do the same.  What steps should we take with God to correct this, and how should we present this problem to the culture that observes it?

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