Let’s Find Out Together

Jesus talks about his brothers and sisters. But who does he talk about? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 12:46-50 and Psalm 133.

Jesus says that if you don’t fill the house after casting the demons out, it will be worse than before. Why does he say that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 12:43-45 and Isaiah 13.

The Pharisees ask Jesus for a sign, and he says he will only give them the sign of Jonah. What is that sign? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 12:38-42 and Jonah 1-2.

Jesus says the Pharisees run the risk of committing the unpardonable sin. What is that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 12:31-37 and Leviticus 24:10-16.

Jesus says he cannot cast out demons by the power of demons because that would make Satan’s kingdom a house divided, which would not stand. Let’s find out together what else Jesus says as we read Matthew 12:22-30 and Genesis 11:1-9.

How did Jesus view women? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 8:1-3 and 2 Kings 22.

A woman washes Jesus’ feet with her tears and dries them with her hair. Why would she do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:36-50 and Psalm 32.

Jesus says we can find rest in him because his yoke is easy and his burden light. I thought his demands on us were pretty hard! What does it mean that his yoke is easy? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 10:24-27 and 14:24-27.

Jesus says following God is not about how smart we are, but how receptive we are to God’s voice. How does he explain that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 11:25-27 and Psalm 8.

Jesus says we’re actually WORSE off than Tyre and Sidon. What does that mean and why does he say it? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 11:20-24 and Isaiah 23.

Jesus quotes a child’s song that says no matter what we do, people won’t play with us. Why does he do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:31-35 and Ecclesiastes 5:18 – 6:12.

Jesus tells his disciples that John the Baptist is the greatest prophet to have ever lived. What made him so different? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:24-30 and 1 Kings 22:1-40.

John sends messengers to ask Jesus is he is the Messiah. Wasn’t John sure of that? What’s going on? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:18-23 and Isaiah 29.

Jesus tells his disciples that whoever welcomes them will receive a prophet’s reward. What is a prophet’s reward? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:40-42 and Jeremiah 20.

Jesus tells his disciples that he is not bringing peace but violence. Really? Did he really mean that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:34-39 and Leviticus 10.

Jesus tells his disciples to expect resistance. Is there anything good that will happen to them as they share the good news?  Let’’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:26-33 and 1 Samuel 2:22-36.

Jesus says they call him Beelzebul. Where does that come from and what did it mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:24-25 and 2 Kings 1.

Jesus tells us that we will be rejected. Even family members will be pitted against each other. What hope do we have? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:17-23 and Micah 7:1-20.

Jesus told his disciples that they were like sheep among wolves. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:16 and Zephaniah 3.

Jesus told his disciples on this short-term missions trip to live simply. Was that a requirement for prophets in the Old Testament? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:9-15 and 1 Kings 17:1-16.

Jesus sends his disciples on a short-term missions trip. Did that happen in the Old Testament? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:5-10 and Amos 1:1 and 7:10-14.

Jesus tells his disciples that their prayers have been answered? Which prayer? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:1-4 and Deuteronomy 7. 

Jesus says the harvest is abundant. How did Israel understand this reference to harvest? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 9:35-38 and Hosea 6:4-7:12.

The Pharisees said Jesus cast our demons by the prince of demons. So who was this prince of demons? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 9:32-34 and Job 1:1-2:10.

No Old Testament prophet gave sight to the blind, but Jesus did. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 9:27-31 and Isaiah 35.