Verses 1-8

1. What is the Pharisees accusation?
2. How does Jesus counter the accusation?
   1. Prophecy fulfilled: 1 Samuel 21:6
   2. Explain what you believe Jesus means with the reference to the Priests on the Sabbath.
3. What does Jesus mean when he says “I desire mercy, not sacrifice?”
4. What is Jesus final reply to the Pharisees accusation? What does that mean to you?
5. What is the main point of these 8 verses?
6. How can you apply this main point to your everyday life?

Verses 9-21

1. Where do these verses take place?
2. Who was involved in this passage?
3. What/Who was the source of conflict?
4. Why did Jesus warn those he cured not to make him known?
5. What is the main theme for this passage?
6. Why was it written?
7. Prophecy fulfilled: Isa 42:1

Verses 22-37

1. Who did Jesus cure?
2. How did he cure him?
3. What was the reaction of the crowd?
4. What was the Pharisees reaction?
5. What was Jesus response to the Pharisees?
6. What does Jesus mean in Verse 28?
7. Who is the strong man described in verse 29? Why is this relevant to Jesus arguement?
8. What is the comfort and warning in this passage?
9. Explain what you think Jesus means in verses 31-37?

Verses 38-45

1. Why didn’t Jesus show them a sign?
2. What does this mean to you?
3. What does Jesus mean in his reference of Jonah the Prophet?
4. How does he compare them with Nineveh?
5. Review 1Kings 1-10. How does Jesus compare the participants in these verses with the people if Israel?
6. What does this mean to you – caution and comfort?
7. What is the aim of Jesus parable in verses 43-45 mean?

Verses 46-50

1. What does verses 46-50 mean to you?