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JESUS CAME TO SERVE AND TO GIVE HIS LIFE

Matthew 20: 17 - 34

30 Jul 2023

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JESUS CAME TO SERVE AND TO GIVE HIS LIFE

Matthew 20:17-34

Key Verse: 20:28

“…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

1. Read verses 17-19. As they neared Jerusalem, what did Jesus again teach his disciples? Why is it important that he taught this to his disciples repeatedly? What is the meaning of these events? (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24)

2. Read verses 20-21. What request did the mother of James and John make of Jesus? For what did she think she was asking? What did she believe?

3. Read verses 22-23. What was Jesus’ response and question? What does it mean to drink from Jesus’ cup? Why could he not grant their request?

4. Read verses 24-28. Why were the ten indignant? What is the world’s view of greatness and authority? How is Jesus’ view of greatness different? What is the greatest example of this? (28) Why did the Son of Man do this?

5. What happened as Jesus was leaving Jericho? (29-31) What did the persistent shout of two blind men reveal about them? How did Jesus show compassion on them? (32-34) What can we learn about Jesus?

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