Dale Ridge church of Christ

Today’s Reading: Mark 12.
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Jesus tells one of the parables He told against Israel. He handles a number of issues such as taxes, the resurrection and the great commandment asked by the Jews.

V1-12 Parable of the vineyard Matthew 21:33-36

v13-17 Tribute to Ceaser Matthew 22:15-22 Luke 20:20-26

v18-27 Question about the resurrection Matthew 22:23-33 Luke 20:27-40

v28-34 Greatest commandment Matthew 22:34-40

v35-37 Son of David Matthew 22:41-46 Luke 20-41-44

v41-44 Widow’s Mite Luke 21:1-4

Review/Study Time
Below are some questions to provoke thought about your reading. Use the comments area to add your own thoughts or questions about today’s text.

1. What did parable of the vineyard describe?
2. Can you describe the quandary that the Jews put on Jesus when they asked “Shall we give or shall we not give?”
3. How are the two commandments Jesus talked about related to the ten commandments?
4. Why did the scribe quietly discuss his question with Jesus and why did Jesus only say he was “not far” from the Kingdom?
5. Why does the story of the Widows Mite teach us about the way to give?

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