Study 30
From the Book of Matthew is: Matthew 19:23-20:28
1.
Consider
the teaching of Jesus on riches and possessions. With verses 23-26, cf. Lk.
6:24; 8:14; 12:13-21. Compare Paul’s teaching in 1 Tim. 6:7, 10, 17. But note
that Christ gladly received help from the rich (cf. Lk. 8:2, 3).
2.
Is there
a place for the concept of reward in Christian service? What do verses 27-30
teach about this?
3.
Verses
1-16. What is the main teaching of the parable of the labourers in the
vineyard? What does it have to say about the legalistic spirit in Christian service?
4.
Verses
17-19 are the third prediction by Christ of His own passion. Cf. 16:21; 17:22,
23. What new details are added here? What do verses 22 and 25-28 reveal of the
mind of Christ with regard to what was ahead?
5.
In
what ways do verses 20-28 prove the disciples to be out of sympathy with Christ
at this moment? What do both Christ’s teaching and His example demand of us?
