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Week 2 · Mon, Aug 3

Matthew 10 · Matthew 11

Read & study

1. Scripture — read from your Bible

  • Matthew 10:1-4— The twelve apostles
  • Matthew 10:5-15— Jesus sends out the twelve
  • Matthew 10:16-25— Coming persecutions
  • Matthew 10:26-33— Whom to fear
  • Matthew 10:34-39— Not peace, but a sword
  • Matthew 10:40-42— Rewards
  • Matthew 11:1-19— Jesus and John the Baptist

2. Study & notable facts

Events in order
  1. Jesus calls his twelve disciples and gives them power against unclean spirits (10:1)
  2. The names of the twelve apostles are listed (10:2-4)
  3. Jesus sends forth the twelve with instructions, only to the lost sheep of Israel (10:5-15)
  4. Jesus foretells coming persecutions before councils, governors, and kings (10:16-25)
  5. Jesus teaches whom to fear and about sparrows and numbered hairs (10:26-33)
  6. Jesus says he came not to send peace but a sword (10:34-39)
  7. Jesus teaches about rewards for receiving prophets and little ones (10:40-42)
  8. Jesus finishes commanding the twelve and departs to teach and preach (11:1)
  9. John the Baptist sends from prison to ask if Jesus is he that should come (11:2-6)
  10. Jesus speaks to the multitudes concerning John the Baptist (11:7-19)
Key facts

People: Jesus (the Son of man, the Christ) (10:5, 11:1, 11:2, 11:4, 11:7); Simon, who is called Peter (10:1, 10:2, 10:4, 10:25); Andrew his brother (10:2, 10:21); James the son of Zebedee (10:2, 10:3); John his brother (10:2, 10:21, 11:2, 11:4, 11:7, 11:11); Philip (10:3); Bartholomew (10:3); Thomas (10:3); Matthew the publican (10:3); James the son of Alphaeus (10:2, 10:3); Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus (10:3); Simon the Canaanite (10:2, 10:4); Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him (10:4); John the Baptist (Elias, which was for to come) (10:2, 10:12, 10:13, 10:23, 10:34, 10:35)

Places: the way of the Gentiles (10:5, 10:18); any city of the Samaritans (10:5, 10:11, 10:14, 10:15, 10:23); the house of Israel (10:6, 10:12, 10:13, 10:14, 10:23, 10:25); Sodom and Gomorrha (10:15); the cities of Israel (10:6, 10:23, 11:1); the prison (where John heard the works of Christ) (10:2, 11:2, 11:4, 11:7, 11:11, 11:12); the wilderness (11:7)

Numbers: twelve disciples / twelve apostles (10:1, 10:2, 10:5, 11:1, 11:2); two coats (not to be taken) (10:10); two of John's disciples sent (10:1, 10:2, 10:5, 10:40, 11:1, 11:2); two sparrows sold for a farthing (10:29, 10:31); one cup of cold water (10:42); the very hairs of your head all numbered (10:30)

Key statement

“And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.” (Matthew 10:22)

Who said it
  • “But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” — Jesus to the twelve (10:6)
  • “freely ye have received, freely give.” — Jesus to the twelve (10:8)
  • “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” — Jesus to the twelve (10:16)
  • “I came not to send peace, but a sword.” — Jesus (10:34)
  • “Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?” — John's disciples to Jesus (11:3)
Type & Gospel parallels
  • The twelve apostles
  • Jesus sends out the twelve
  • Coming persecutions
  • Whom to fear
  • Not peace, but a sword
  • Rewards
  • Jesus and John the Baptist
Watch for
  • There are two men named Simon (Simon Peter and Simon the Canaanite) and two named James (son of Zebedee and son of Alphaeus) among the twelve.
  • Lebbaeus is distinguished by his surname Thaddaeus (10:3).
  • Jesus commands them to shake off the dust of their feet from a city that will not receive them, saying it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha (10:14-15).
KJV word helps

scrip: a small travel bag or wallet for provisions · staves: walking sticks or staffs · publican: a tax collector · winebibber: a heavy drinker of wine

Week 2 · Mon, Aug 3

Matthew 10 · Matthew 11

Quiz

  1. 1. What power did Jesus give his twelve disciples in Matthew 10:1? (Matthew 10:1)

    A. Power to forgive sinsB. Power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and diseaseC. Power to command the wind and the seaD. Power to judge the twelve tribes

  2. 2. Who is named first in the list of the twelve apostles? (Matthew 10:2)

    A. AndrewB. James the son of ZebedeeC. Simon, who is called PeterD. John

  3. 3. According to Matthew 10:3, which apostle is called "the publican"? (Matthew 10:3)

    A. ThomasB. BartholomewC. PhilipD. Matthew

  4. 4. Whose surname was Thaddaeus? (Matthew 10:3)

    A. LebbaeusB. BartholomewC. Judas IscariotD. James the son of Alphaeus

  5. 5. In Matthew 10:4, which apostle is described as the one "who also betrayed him"? (Matthew 10:4)

    A. Simon the CanaaniteB. Judas IscariotC. ThomasD. Lebbaeus

  6. 6. Where did Jesus tell the twelve to go rather than to the Gentiles or Samaritans? (Matthew 10:6)

    A. To the ends of the earthB. To the cities of Sodom and GomorrhaC. To the lost sheep of the house of IsraelD. To the wilderness of Judaea

  7. 7. Fill in the blank: "freely ye have received, freely ____." (Matthew 10:8)

    A. serveB. giveC. prayD. labour

  8. 8. In Matthew 10:9, what were the twelve told NOT to provide in their purses? (Matthew 10:9)

    A. Bread, wine, and oilB. Scrolls, seals, and lettersC. Gold, nor silver, nor brassD. Two coats and shoes

  9. 9. What were the disciples to do when a house or city would not receive them or hear their words? (Matthew 10:14)

    A. Shake off the dust of their feetB. Call down fire from heavenC. Remain until they repentedD. Cast out the devils there

  10. 10. Complete Jesus' instruction: "be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as ____." (Matthew 10:16)

    A. lambsB. childrenC. dovesD. sheep

  11. 11. According to Matthew 10:20, who speaks in the disciples when they are delivered up? (Matthew 10:20)

    A. The angel of the LordB. The Spirit of your FatherC. The prophets of oldD. The Son of man

  12. 12. According to Matthew 10:22, who shall be saved? (Matthew 10:22)

    A. He that giveth all his goodsB. He that is greatest in the kingdomC. He that endureth to the endD. He that feareth not men

  13. 13. In Matthew 10:28, whom did Jesus say to fear? (Matthew 10:28)

    A. Them which kill the bodyB. The councils and synagoguesC. The governors and kingsD. Him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell

  14. 14. According to Matthew 10:29, for what price were two sparrows sold? (Matthew 10:29)

    A. A farthingB. A pennyC. A piece of silverD. A pound

  15. 15. What did Jesus say he came to send instead of peace on earth? (Matthew 10:34)

    A. A famineB. A swordC. A fireD. A kingdom

  16. 16. Fill in the blank: "He that findeth his life shall ____ it: and he that ____ his life for my sake shall find it." (Matthew 10:39)

    A. keep ... guardethB. save ... spendethC. lose ... losethD. gain ... giveth

  17. 17. According to Matthew 10:42, what reward is promised for giving a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple? (Matthew 10:42)

    A. He shall be called great in heavenB. He shall in no wise lose his rewardC. He shall receive a hundredfoldD. He shall sit at the right hand

  18. 18. Where was John when he heard the works of Christ and sent two of his disciples? (Matthew 11:2)

    A. In the wildernessB. At the river JordanC. In the prisonD. In the temple

  19. 19. In Matthew 11:5, which of the following did Jesus say was happening as evidence to report to John? (Matthew 11:5)

    A. The rich are made poorB. The blind receive their sight, and the lame walkC. The Gentiles are convertedD. The temple is cleansed

  20. 20. According to Matthew 11:11, what did Jesus say about John the Baptist? (Matthew 11:11)

    A. He is the least in the kingdom of heavenB. He shall never see deathC. Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the BaptistD. He is the friend of publicans and sinners
Week 2 · Tue, Aug 4

Matthew 11 · Matthew 12

Read & study

1. Scripture — read from your Bible

  • Matthew 11:20-24— Woe to unrepentant cities
  • Matthew 11:25-30— Come to me, and rest
  • Matthew 12:1-8— Lord of the Sabbath
  • Matthew 12:9-14— The man with a withered hand
  • Matthew 12:15-21— God's chosen servant
  • Matthew 12:22-37— Jesus and Beelzebub
  • Matthew 12:38-42— The sign of Jonah
  • Matthew 12:43-45— Return of an unclean spirit
  • Matthew 12:46-50— Jesus' mother and brothers

2. Study & notable facts

Events in order
  1. Jesus upbraids Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for not repenting (11:20-24)
  2. Jesus thanks the Father and invites the weary to take his yoke and find rest (11:25-30)
  3. Disciples pluck ears of corn on the sabbath; Jesus declares himself Lord of the sabbath (12:1-8)
  4. In the synagogue Jesus heals the man with the withered hand on the sabbath (12:9-14)
  5. Jesus withdraws, heals the multitudes, fulfilling Esaias' prophecy of the chosen servant (12:15-21)
  6. Jesus heals a blind and dumb man; Pharisees say he casts out devils by Beelzebub (12:22-37)
  7. Scribes and Pharisees seek a sign; Jesus gives the sign of the prophet Jonas (12:38-42)
  8. Jesus teaches on the unclean spirit returning with seven others (12:43-45)
  9. Jesus points to his disciples as his mother and brethren (12:46-50)
Key facts

People: Jesus (11:25, 12:1, 12:15, 12:25); his disciples (12:1, 12:2, 12:49); the Pharisees (12:2, 12:14, 12:24, 12:38); David (12:3, 12:23); the priests (12:4, 12:5); the man with the withered hand (12:10, 12:13, 12:49); Esaias the prophet (12:17, 12:39); one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb (12:22); the scribes (12:38); Jonas (the prophet) (12:17, 12:39, 12:40, 12:41); the queen of the south (12:42); Solomon (12:42); the men of Nineveh (12:41); his mother and his brethren (12:46, 12:47, 12:48, 12:49, 12:50)

Places: Chorazin (11:21); Bethsaida (11:21); Tyre and Sidon (11:21, 11:22); Capernaum (11:23); Sodom (11:23, 11:24); the corn field (12:1); the house of God (12:4, 12:25, 12:29, 12:44); the temple (12:5, 12:6); their synagogue (12:9); Nineveh (12:41); the uttermost parts of the earth (11:25, 12:40, 12:42)

Numbers: one sheep (12:11, 12:12); three days and three nights (in the whale's belly) (12:5, 12:10, 12:12, 12:40); three days and three nights (in the heart of the earth) (11:25, 11:29, 12:5, 12:10, 12:12, 12:34); seven other spirits more wicked than himself (11:22, 11:24, 12:13, 12:15, 12:26, 12:45)

Key statement

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

Who said it
  • “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” — Jesus (11:29)
  • “For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.” — Jesus to the Pharisees (12:8)
  • “How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.” — Jesus (12:12)
  • “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.” — Jesus (12:30)
  • “For who soever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.” — Jesus (12:50)
Type & Gospel parallels
  • Woe to unrepentant cities
  • Come to me, and rest
  • Lord of the Sabbath
  • The man with a withered hand[Miracle]in Ma Ma Lu
  • God's chosen servant
  • Jesus and Beelzebub
  • The sign of Jonah
  • Return of an unclean spirit
  • Jesus' mother and brothers
Watch for
  • Chorazin and Bethsaida are compared to Tyre and Sidon, while Capernaum is compared to Sodom.
  • The sign of the prophet Jonas: three days and three nights in the whale's belly parallels the Son of man in the heart of the earth.
  • Only the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven, not even in the world to come.
KJV word helps

upbraid: to reproach or scold · an hungred: hungry · shew bread: consecrated bread set before God in the temple · garnished: decorated or furnished

Week 2 · Tue, Aug 4

Matthew 11 · Matthew 12

Quiz

  1. 1. Why did Jesus begin to upbraid the cities where most of his mighty works were done? (Matthew 11:20)

    A. Because they repented notB. Because they followed himC. Because they believed too quicklyD. Because they feared Tyre and Sidon

  2. 2. Which two cities does Jesus say would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes if the mighty works had been done in them? (Matthew 11:21)

    A. Chorazin and BethsaidaB. Sodom and GomorrahC. Tyre and SidonD. Nineveh and Capernaum

  3. 3. Jesus says that Capernaum, which is exalted unto heaven, shall be brought down to where? (Matthew 11:23)

    A. The pitB. HellC. The seaD. The wilderness

  4. 4. According to Jesus, from whom did the Father hide 'these things' and to whom did he reveal them? (Matthew 11:25)

    A. Hidden from priests, revealed to kingsB. Hidden from Gentiles, revealed to JewsC. Hidden from the wise and prudent, revealed unto babesD. Hidden from sinners, revealed to the righteous

  5. 5. Complete the verse: 'For my yoke is easy, and my burden is ___.' (Matthew 11:30)

    A. heavyB. lightC. sweetD. sure

  6. 6. What did the disciples begin to do on the sabbath day that the Pharisees said was not lawful? (Matthew 12:1-2)

    A. Pluck the ears of corn and eatB. Heal the sickC. Enter the templeD. Light a fire

  7. 7. Whose example does Jesus cite of eating the shewbread, which was not lawful except for the priests? (Matthew 12:3-4)

    A. SolomonB. MosesC. JonasD. David

  8. 8. Jesus says, 'I will have mercy, and not ___, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.' (Matthew 12:7)

    A. judgmentB. sacrificeC. burnt offeringD. the law

  9. 9. When Jesus went into their synagogue, what condition did the man there have? (Matthew 12:9-10)

    A. He was blindB. He was lameC. His hand was witheredD. He was possessed with a devil

  10. 10. In his sabbath argument, Jesus asks what a man would do if his one sheep fell into a pit on the sabbath day? (Matthew 12:11)

    A. Leave it until the next dayB. Lay hold on it and lift it outC. Sell it to the priestsD. Offer it as a sacrifice

  11. 11. After Jesus healed the man's hand, what did the Pharisees go out and do? (Matthew 12:14)

    A. Held a council against him, how they might destroy himB. Praised God togetherC. Followed him to the templeD. Asked to become his disciples

  12. 12. Whose prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus charged the healed multitudes not to make him known? (Matthew 12:17)

    A. Jonas the prophetB. David the kingC. Esaias the prophetD. Solomon the wise

  13. 13. In the quoted prophecy, what will the chosen servant NOT do to a bruised reed? (Matthew 12:20)

    A. He shall not break itB. He shall not quench itC. He shall not gather itD. He shall not bind it

  14. 14. When Jesus healed the man possessed, blind, and dumb, what did the Pharisees say he cast out devils by? (Matthew 12:24)

    A. The Spirit of GodB. The son of DavidC. The prince of priestsD. Beelzebub the prince of the devils

  15. 15. According to Jesus, every kingdom divided against itself is brought to what? (Matthew 12:25)

    A. VictoryB. DesolationC. JudgmentD. Repentance

  16. 16. Which blasphemy does Jesus say shall NOT be forgiven unto men? (Matthew 12:31-32)

    A. Blasphemy against the Holy GhostB. A word against the Son of manC. Speaking against the templeD. An idle word spoken in anger

  17. 17. Jesus says that by what shall a man be justified and condemned? (Matthew 12:37)

    A. By his worksB. By his sacrificesC. By his wordsD. By his fruit alone

  18. 18. What sign does Jesus say an evil and adulterous generation will be given? (Matthew 12:39)

    A. The sign of Solomon's wisdomB. The sign of the prophet JonasC. The sign of the son of DavidD. No sign at all

  19. 19. When an unclean spirit returns to his house and finds it empty, how many other spirits does he take with him? (Matthew 12:45)

    A. ThreeB. TwelveC. SevenD. One

  20. 20. When told his mother and brethren stood without, whom did Jesus point to as his mother and brethren? (Matthew 12:49)

    A. The PhariseesB. The multitudesC. The scribesD. His disciples
Week 2 · Wed, Aug 5

Matthew 13

Read & study

1. Scripture — read from your Bible

  • Matthew 13:1-9— The parable of the sower
  • Matthew 13:10-17— The purpose of parables
  • Matthew 13:18-23— The sower explained
  • Matthew 13:24-30— The parable of the weeds
  • Matthew 13:31-35— Mustard seed and leaven
  • Matthew 13:36-43— The weeds explained
  • Matthew 13:44-46— Hidden treasure and the pearl
  • Matthew 13:47-52— The parable of the net
  • Matthew 13:53-58— Jesus rejected at Nazareth

2. Study & notable facts

Events in order
  1. Jesus goes out of the house and sits by the sea side; great multitudes gather so he enters a ship (13:1-2)
  2. Jesus tells the parable of the sower: seed falls by the way side, on stony places, among thorns, and on good ground (13:3-9)
  3. Disciples ask why he speaks in parables; Jesus cites the prophecy of Esaias (13:10-17)
  4. Jesus explains the parable of the sower (13:18-23)
  5. Jesus gives the parable of the tares sown among the wheat by an enemy (13:24-30)
  6. Jesus gives the parables of the grain of mustard seed and the leaven (13:31-35)
  7. Jesus explains the parable of the tares to his disciples in the house (13:36-43)
  8. Jesus gives the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price (13:44-46)
  9. Jesus gives the parable of the net cast into the sea (13:47-52)
  10. Jesus is rejected in his own country at the synagogue and does not many mighty works (13:53-58)
Key facts

People: Jesus (13:1, 13:34, 13:36, 13:51, 13:53, 13:57); the disciples (13:10, 13:36); Esaias (the prophet whose prophecy is fulfilled) (13:14, 13:35, 13:57); the Son of man (the sower of good seed) (13:3, 13:18, 13:19, 13:20, 13:22, 13:23); the devil (the enemy) (13:25, 13:28, 13:39); Mary (Jesus' mother) (13:1, 13:34, 13:36, 13:51, 13:53, 13:55); the carpenter (Jesus called the carpenter's son) (13:1, 13:34, 13:36, 13:51, 13:53, 13:55); his brethren James, Joses, Simon, and Judas (13:55); his sisters (13:56)

Places: the house (13:1, 13:36, 13:57); the sea side / the shore (13:1, 13:2, 13:4, 13:19, 13:48); a ship (13:2); his own country (Nazareth region) (13:54, 13:57); their synagogue (13:54); the field (the world) (13:22, 13:24, 13:27, 13:31, 13:35, 13:36)

Numbers: some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold (13:8) (13:4, 13:5, 13:7, 13:8, 13:23); three measures of meal for the leaven (13:33) (13:33); one pearl of great price (13:46) (13:46); four brethren named: James, Joses, Simon, and Judas (13:55) (13:55)

Key statement

“But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” (Matthew 13:23)

Who said it
  • “Behold, a sower went forth to sow;” — Jesus to the multitudes (13:3)
  • “Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.” — Jesus to the multitudes (13:9)
  • “Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.” — Jesus to the disciples (13:11)
  • “The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;” — Jesus to his disciples (13:38)
  • “A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.” — Jesus to the people of his own country (13:57)
Type & Gospel parallels
  • The parable of the sower[Parable]in Ma Ma Lu
  • The purpose of parables[Parable]in Ma Ma Lu
  • The sower explained[Parable]in Ma Ma Lu
  • The parable of the weeds[Parable]
  • Mustard seed and leaven[Parable]in Ma Ma Lu
  • The weeds explained
  • Hidden treasure and the pearl[Parable]
  • The parable of the net[Parable]
  • Jesus rejected at Nazareth
Watch for
  • In the parable itself the good ground yields 'some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold' (13:8); in the explanation the order is 'some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty' (13:23).
  • The tares are gathered FIRST and bound in bundles to burn, but the wheat is gathered into the barn (13:30) — do not reverse the order.
  • The mustard seed is 'the least of all seeds' yet becomes the greatest among herbs and a tree (13:31-32); the leaven is hid in three measures of meal (13:33).
KJV word helps

anon: immediately, at once · dureth: endures, lasts · tares: weeds resembling wheat · waxed gross: grown dull, hardened, or fat

Week 2 · Wed, Aug 5

Matthew 13

Quiz

  1. 1. According to Matthew 13:1, where did Jesus sit after he went out of the house? (Matthew 13:1)

    A. By the sea sideB. On a mountainC. In the templeD. At a well

  2. 2. In Matthew 13:2, why did Jesus go into a ship? (Matthew 13:2)

    A. To sail to another cityB. Because great multitudes were gathered together unto himC. To escape a stormD. To fish with his disciples

  3. 3. In the parable of the sower, what happened to the seeds that fell by the way side (Matthew 13:4)? (Matthew 13:4)

    A. They were choked by thornsB. They withered in the sunC. The fowls came and devoured them upD. They brought forth fruit

  4. 4. Why did the seed on stony places wither away (Matthew 13:6)? (Matthew 13:6)

    A. Because thorns choked themB. Because the fowls ate themC. Because men trod them downD. Because they had no root

  5. 5. The seed that fell into good ground brought forth fruit in what amounts (Matthew 13:8)? (Matthew 13:8)

    A. Tenfold, twentyfold, fiftyfoldB. Some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfoldC. A thousandfoldD. Twofold and fourfold

  6. 6. How did Jesus answer the disciples about why he spoke in parables (Matthew 13:11)? (Matthew 13:11)

    A. Because the people asked for storiesB. Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not givenC. Because Moses commanded itD. Because the scribes required it

  7. 7. Whose prophecy did Jesus say was fulfilled in the people who hearing hear not (Matthew 13:14)? (Matthew 13:14)

    A. JeremiasB. JonasC. EsaiasD. Daniel

  8. 8. In the explanation of the sower, who catches away the word sown by the way side (Matthew 13:19)? (Matthew 13:19)

    A. The wicked oneB. The reapersC. The householderD. The angels

  9. 9. According to Matthew 13:22, what chokes the word in the one who received seed among the thorns? (Matthew 13:22)

    A. Tribulation and persecutionB. The fowls of the airC. The care of this world, and the deceitfulness of richesD. The heat of the sun

  10. 10. In the parable of the tares, who sowed tares among the wheat (Matthew 13:25)? (Matthew 13:25)

    A. The householderB. The servantsC. His enemyD. The reapers

  11. 11. What did the householder command concerning the tares and the wheat (Matthew 13:30)? (Matthew 13:30)

    A. Gather the wheat first, then burn the taresB. Let both grow together until the harvestC. Root up the tares immediatelyD. Leave both in the field forever

  12. 12. The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which is described as what (Matthew 13:32)? (Matthew 13:32)

    A. The greatest of all seedsB. The least of all seedsC. A seed of goldD. A seed of thorns

  13. 13. In the parable of the leaven, in how many measures of meal did the woman hide the leaven (Matthew 13:33)? (Matthew 13:33)

    A. Three measuresB. Seven measuresC. Two measuresD. Ten measures

  14. 14. In the explanation of the tares, what does the field represent (Matthew 13:38)? (Matthew 13:38)

    A. The churchB. The worldC. IsraelD. The heart of man

  15. 15. According to Matthew 13:39, who are the reapers? (Matthew 13:39)

    A. The prophetsB. The children of the kingdomC. The angelsD. The servants

  16. 16. What will be cast into the furnace of fire, where there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 13:41-42)? (Matthew 13:42)

    A. The righteousB. All things that offend, and them which do iniquityC. The prophets and righteous menD. The children of the kingdom

  17. 17. In Matthew 13:44, what does the man do when he finds the treasure hid in a field? (Matthew 13:44)

    A. He tells the ownerB. He leaves it buriedC. For joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that fieldD. He gives it to the poor

  18. 18. In the parable of the merchant man, what did he do when he found one pearl of great price (Matthew 13:46)? (Matthew 13:46)

    A. Went and sold all that he had, and bought itB. Hid it in a fieldC. Cast it into the seaD. Gave it to a servant

  19. 19. In the parable of the net, what did they do when the net was full (Matthew 13:48)? (Matthew 13:48)

    A. Cast it all back into the seaB. Gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad awayC. Kept every kindD. Burned the net

  20. 20. When Jesus taught in his own country, what did the people say about him (Matthew 13:55)? (Matthew 13:55)

    A. Is not this the son of David?B. Is not this Elias come again?C. Is not this a Samaritan?D. Is not this the carpenter's son?
Week 2 · Thu, Aug 6

Matthew 14 · Matthew 15

Read & study

1. Scripture — read from your Bible

  • Matthew 14:1-12— The death of John the Baptist
  • Matthew 14:13-21— Feeding the five thousand
  • Matthew 14:22-33— Jesus walks on water
  • Matthew 14:34-36— Healings at Gennesaret
  • Matthew 15:1-20— Tradition and what defiles

2. Study & notable facts

Events in order
  1. Herod the tetrarch hears the fame of Jesus and thinks John is risen (14:1-2)
  2. Herod had imprisoned John for Herodias' sake (14:3-5)
  3. Herodias' daughter dances and asks for John's head (14:6-11)
  4. John's disciples bury the body and tell Jesus (14:12)
  5. Jesus feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fishes (14:13-21)
  6. Jesus walks on the sea; Peter walks then sinks (14:22-31)
  7. The wind ceases and they worship him as Son of God (14:32-33)
  8. Healings at Gennesaret by touching his garment (14:34-36)
  9. Scribes and Pharisees challenge the tradition of washing hands (15:1-9)
  10. Jesus teaches what truly defiles a man (15:10-20)
Key facts

People: Herod the tetrarch (the king) (14:1, 14:3, 14:6, 14:9); John the Baptist (14:2, 14:3, 14:4, 14:8, 14:10); Jesus (14:1, 14:12, 14:13, 14:14, 14:16, 14:22); Herodias, his brother Philip's wife (14:3, 14:6); Philip (14:3); the daughter of Herodias (the damsel) (14:3, 14:6, 14:11); Peter (14:28, 14:29, 15:15); the disciples (14:12, 14:15, 14:19, 14:22, 14:26, 15:2); scribes and Pharisees (15:1, 15:12); Esaias (Isaiah) (15:7)

Places: prison (14:3, 14:10); a desert place (14:13, 14:15, 14:35); a mountain (14:23); the sea; the land of Gennesaret (14:34); Jerusalem (15:1)

Numbers: five loaves (14:17, 14:19); two fishes (14:17, 14:19); twelve baskets full of fragments (14:20); about five thousand men, beside women and children (14:21, 14:35); the fourth watch of the night (14:25)

Key statement

“But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.” (Matthew 15:18)

Who said it
  • “This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.” — Herod to his servants (14:2)
  • “Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.” — the daughter of Herodias to Herod (14:8)
  • “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” — Jesus to the disciples (14:27)
  • “O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?” — Jesus to Peter (14:31)
  • “Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.” — Jesus to the multitude (15:11)
Type & Gospel parallels
  • The death of John the Baptist
  • Feeding the five thousand[Miracle]in Ma Ma Lu Jo
  • Jesus walks on water[Miracle]in Ma Ma Jo
  • Healings at Gennesaret
  • Tradition and what defiles
Watch for
  • It was Herodias' daughter (the damsel) who danced and asked; she was instructed beforehand by her mother Herodias.
  • Twelve baskets of fragments remained after about five thousand men ate, beside women and children.
  • Jesus walked on the sea in the fourth watch of the night, and Peter also walked before sinking.
KJV word helps

tetrarch: ruler over a fourth part of a province · charger: a large flat platter or dish · victuals: food or provisions · draught: the latrine or privy (waste place)

Week 2 · Thu, Aug 6

Matthew 14 · Matthew 15

Quiz

  1. 1. When Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, what did he say to his servants? (Matthew 14:2)

    A. This is Elias come againB. This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the deadC. This is one of the prophetsD. This is the Son of God

  2. 2. For whose sake had Herod laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison? (Matthew 14:3)

    A. For Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wifeB. For the multitude's sakeC. For Caesar's sakeD. For the Pharisees' sake

  3. 3. Why did Herod fear to put John to death? (Matthew 14:5)

    A. Because he loved JohnB. Because Pilate forbade itC. Because he feared the multitude, for they counted him as a prophetD. Because John had many disciples with swords

  4. 4. According to John, what was not lawful for Herod? (Matthew 14:4)

    A. To tax the peopleB. To have herC. To keep a birthdayD. To sit at meat

  5. 5. Who instructed the daughter of Herodias to ask for John's head in a charger? (Matthew 14:8)

    A. HerodB. PhilipC. The scribesD. Her mother

  6. 6. After John was beheaded, what did his disciples do? (Matthew 14:12)

    A. They fled into the mountainsB. They took up the body, and buried it, and went and told JesusC. They accused Herod before CaesarD. They asked Jesus to raise him

  7. 7. When Jesus saw the great multitude, what was he moved with toward them? (Matthew 14:14)

    A. AngerB. SorrowC. CompassionD. Fear

  8. 8. How much food did the disciples say they had before Jesus fed the multitude? (Matthew 14:17)

    A. Seven loaves and a few little fishesB. Twelve loaves and no fishesC. Three loaves and one fishD. Five loaves, and two fishes

  9. 9. How many baskets full of fragments remained after all had eaten? (Matthew 14:20)

    A. TwelveB. SevenC. FiveD. Two

  10. 10. About how many were fed, besides women and children? (Matthew 14:21)

    A. About four thousand menB. About five thousand menC. About three thousand menD. About twelve thousand men

  11. 11. At what time did Jesus go unto the disciples, walking on the sea? (Matthew 14:25)

    A. At noonB. At the first watchC. In the fourth watch of the nightD. At the dawning of the day

  12. 12. When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea, what did they say? (Matthew 14:26)

    A. It is the LordB. It is EliasC. It is a prophetD. It is a spirit

  13. 13. What did Peter say when he began to sink? (Matthew 14:30)

    A. Lord, save meB. Depart from meC. It is ID. Bid me come

  14. 14. What did Jesus say to Peter when he caught him? (Matthew 14:31)

    A. Peace, be stillB. O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?C. Get thee behind meD. Thy faith hath made thee whole

  15. 15. After the wind ceased, what did those in the ship say as they worshipped him? (Matthew 14:33)

    A. Thou art the ChristB. Lord, teach us to prayC. Of a truth thou art the Son of GodD. Who then is this?

  16. 16. Into what land did they come when they were gone over? (Matthew 14:34)

    A. The land of GennesaretB. The land of NazarethC. The land of CapernaumD. The land of Bethsaida

  17. 17. What did the diseased at Gennesaret beseech that they might touch? (Matthew 14:36)

    A. His handsB. The hem of his garmentC. His feetD. His staff

  18. 18. What did the scribes and Pharisees from Jerusalem accuse the disciples of transgressing? (Matthew 15:2)

    A. The law of MosesB. The commandment of CaesarC. The tradition of the eldersD. The word of the prophets

  19. 19. Whom did Jesus say prophesied of the hypocrites, saying their heart is far from him? (Matthew 15:7-8)

    A. JeremiasB. EliasC. MosesD. Esaias

  20. 20. According to Jesus, what defiles a man? (Matthew 15:11)

    A. That which cometh out of the mouthB. That which goeth into the mouthC. To eat with unwashen handsD. The tradition of the elders
Week 2 · Fri, Aug 7

Matthew 15 · Matthew 16

Read & study

1. Scripture — read from your Bible

  • Matthew 15:21-28— The Canaanite woman's faith
  • Matthew 15:29-31— Jesus heals many
  • Matthew 15:32-39— Feeding the four thousand
  • Matthew 16:1-4— The demand for a sign
  • Matthew 16:5-12— The leaven of the Pharisees
  • Matthew 16:13-20— Peter's confession of Christ
  • Matthew 16:21-28— Jesus foretells his death

2. Study & notable facts

Events in order
  1. Jesus departs into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon (15:21)
  2. A woman of Canaan cries for mercy for her demon-vexed daughter (15:22-27)
  3. Jesus commends her great faith; her daughter is made whole (15:28)
  4. Jesus goes up a mountain by the sea of Galilee and heals great multitudes (15:29-31)
  5. Jesus feeds four thousand men with seven loaves and a few fishes (15:32-38)
  6. Jesus takes ship into the coasts of Magdala (15:39)
  7. Pharisees and Sadducees tempt him for a sign; given only the sign of Jonas (16:1-4)
  8. Jesus warns of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees (16:5-12)
  9. Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ at Caesarea Philippi (16:13-20)
  10. Jesus foretells his death, rebukes Peter, and teaches self-denial (16:21-28)
Key facts

People: Jesus (15:21, 15:28, 15:29, 15:30, 15:32, 15:34); The woman of Canaan and her daughter (15:22, 15:28); The disciples (15:23, 15:32, 15:33, 15:36, 16:5, 16:13); The Pharisees and the Sadducees (16:1, 16:6, 16:11, 16:12); John the Baptist, Elias, Jeremias (whom men said Jesus was) (15:21, 15:28, 15:29, 15:30, 15:32, 15:34); Simon Peter (Simon Bar-jona) (16:16, 16:17, 16:18, 16:22, 16:23); the elders and chief priests and scribes (16:21); Satan (Jesus' rebuke to Peter) (15:21, 15:28, 15:29, 15:30, 15:32, 15:34)

Places: the coasts of Tyre and Sidon (15:21, 15:22, 15:39, 16:13); the sea of Galilee (15:29); a mountain (15:29); the wilderness (15:33); the coasts of Magdala (15:21, 15:22, 15:39, 16:13); the coasts of Caesarea Philippi (15:21, 15:22, 15:39, 16:13); Jerusalem (16:21)

Numbers: three days the multitude continued with him (15:32) (15:31, 15:32, 15:33, 15:35, 15:36, 15:39); seven loaves and a few little fishes (15:34) (15:34, 15:36, 15:37, 16:8, 16:9, 16:10); seven baskets full of broken meat left (15:37) (15:34, 15:36, 15:37, 16:4, 16:9, 16:10); four thousand men, beside women and children (15:38) (15:26, 15:38, 16:9, 16:10); five loaves of the five thousand (16:9) (15:34, 15:36, 15:38, 16:9, 16:10); raised again the third day (16:21) (16:21)

Key statement

“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16)

Who said it
  • “O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt.” — Jesus to the woman of Canaan (15:28)
  • “I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat.” — Jesus to his disciples (15:32)
  • “A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas.” — Jesus to the Pharisees and Sadducees (16:4)
  • “Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” — Jesus to Simon Peter (16:18)
  • “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” — Jesus to his disciples (16:24)
Type & Gospel parallels
  • The Canaanite woman's faith[Miracle]in Ma Ma
  • Jesus heals many
  • Feeding the four thousand[Miracle]in Ma Ma
  • The demand for a sign
  • The leaven of the Pharisees
  • Peter's confession of Christ[Event]in Ma Ma Lu
  • Jesus foretells his death
Watch for
  • This feeding is the FOUR thousand with SEVEN loaves and SEVEN baskets left over (15:32-38); the five loaves of the five thousand are only mentioned in recollection (16:9).
  • Jesus commends the Canaanite woman's 'great faith' (15:28), but calls the disciples 'O ye of little faith' over the leaven warning (16:8).
  • The sign refused to the Pharisees and Sadducees is 'the sign of the prophet Jonas' (16:4).
KJV word helps

meet: fitting, proper, right · besought: begged, earnestly asked · lowring: gloomy, dark and threatening (of the sky) · savourest: value, are mindful of, set your mind on

Week 2 · Fri, Aug 7

Matthew 15 · Matthew 16

Quiz

  1. 1. Into which coasts did Jesus go when he encountered the woman of Canaan? (Matthew 15:21)

    A. Tyre and SidonB. Caesarea PhilippiC. MagdalaD. Jerusalem

  2. 2. How did the woman of Canaan address Jesus when she cried unto him? (Matthew 15:22)

    A. Rabbi, my TeacherB. Master and LordC. O Lord, thou Son of DavidD. Son of the living God

  3. 3. Jesus said he was not sent but unto whom? (Matthew 15:24)

    A. the whole worldB. the Gentiles and the JewsC. the poor and the sickD. the lost sheep of the house of Israel

  4. 4. In the woman's reply, what did she say the dogs eat? (Matthew 15:27)

    A. the crumbs which fall from their masters' tableB. the children's breadC. the broken meat that was leftD. the loaves and the fishes

  5. 5. When Jesus commended her, when was her daughter made whole? (Matthew 15:28)

    A. the next morningB. after three daysC. from that very hourD. on the third day

  6. 6. By what body of water did Jesus go up into a mountain and sit down? (Matthew 15:29)

    A. the sea of GalileeB. the river JordanC. the sea of TiberiasD. the pool of Bethesda

  7. 7. When the multitude saw the healings, whom did they glorify? (Matthew 15:31)

    A. the Son of DavidB. the God of IsraelC. the prophet JonasD. the living God

  8. 8. Why did Jesus say he had compassion on the multitude? (Matthew 15:32)

    A. because they had walked far in the wildernessB. because they were lame, blind, and maimedC. because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eatD. because they sought after a sign

  9. 9. How many loaves and what else did the disciples have to feed the multitude? (Matthew 15:34)

    A. five loaves and two fishesB. seven loaves and a few little fishesC. seven loaves onlyD. twelve loaves and a few fishes

  10. 10. How many baskets full of broken meat were taken up after the feeding? (Matthew 15:37)

    A. twelve basketsB. five basketsC. seven basketsD. four baskets

  11. 11. How many men ate, beside women and children? (Matthew 15:38)

    A. four thousandB. five thousandC. three thousandD. seven thousand

  12. 12. After sending away the multitude, into what coasts did Jesus come by ship? (Matthew 15:39)

    A. Tyre and SidonB. Caesarea PhilippiC. MagdalaD. Bethsaida

  13. 13. What sign did Jesus say would be the only sign given to that generation? (Matthew 16:4)

    A. the sign of the prophet EliasB. the sign from heavenC. the sign of the prophet JonasD. the sign of the Son of man

  14. 14. Against whose leaven did Jesus warn his disciples? (Matthew 16:6)

    A. the Pharisees and of the SadduceesB. the elders and the scribesC. the chief priests and the eldersD. the Herodians and the Pharisees

  15. 15. The disciples finally understood that Jesus bade them beware not of the leaven of bread, but of what? (Matthew 16:12)

    A. the works of the Pharisees and SadduceesB. the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the SadduceesC. the traditions of the eldersD. the signs of the times

  16. 16. In the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, what question did Jesus first ask his disciples? (Matthew 16:13)

    A. Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?B. But whom say ye that I am?C. How many loaves have ye?D. Do ye not yet understand?

  17. 17. According to the disciples, whom did some men say Jesus was? (Matthew 16:14)

    A. Moses, or Isaiah, or DavidB. the Christ, the Son of the living GodC. John the Baptist; some, Elias; and others, JeremiasD. one of the Pharisees or Sadducees

  18. 18. What did Jesus say he would give unto Peter? (Matthew 16:19)

    A. the keys of the kingdom of heavenB. the glory of his FatherC. the crown of lifeD. the bread of the children

  19. 19. When Peter rebuked him, what did Jesus say to Peter? (Matthew 16:23)

    A. O ye of little faithB. Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jonaC. Get thee behind me, SatanD. Verily I say unto you

  20. 20. What did Jesus say a man is profited if he gains the whole world? (Matthew 16:26)

    A. he shall be rewarded according to his worksB. and lose his own soulC. he shall find his lifeD. he shall not taste of death

Week 2 — Answer Key

Mon, Aug 3: 1-B 2-C 3-D 4-A 5-B 6-C 7-B 8-C 9-A 10-C 11-B 12-C 13-D 14-A 15-B 16-C 17-B 18-C 19-B 20-C
Tue, Aug 4: 1-A 2-C 3-B 4-C 5-B 6-A 7-D 8-B 9-C 10-B 11-A 12-C 13-A 14-D 15-B 16-A 17-C 18-B 19-C 20-D
Wed, Aug 5: 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D 5-B 6-B 7-C 8-A 9-C 10-C 11-B 12-B 13-A 14-B 15-C 16-B 17-C 18-A 19-B 20-D
Thu, Aug 6: 1-B 2-A 3-C 4-B 5-D 6-B 7-C 8-D 9-A 10-B 11-C 12-D 13-A 14-B 15-C 16-A 17-B 18-C 19-D 20-A
Fri, Aug 7: 1-A 2-C 3-D 4-A 5-C 6-A 7-B 8-C 9-B 10-C 11-A 12-C 13-C 14-A 15-B 16-A 17-C 18-A 19-C 20-B