Difference between revisions of "First Things First Handout"
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*What are some of the best excuses you have seen? | *What are some of the best excuses you have seen? | ||
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==Herod's Meal and Christ's Meal== | ==Herod's Meal and Christ's Meal== | ||
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In Matthew 14:1-12 we see the narrative of the execution of John the Baptist. In this narrative we are provided a glimpse of Herod Antipas's lavish, degenerate feast contrasted with the Savior's simple compassionate feast. | In Matthew 14:1-12 we see the narrative of the execution of John the Baptist. In this narrative we are provided a glimpse of Herod Antipas's lavish, degenerate feast contrasted with the Savior's simple compassionate feast. | ||
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*What observations can we make of Herod's feast in Matthew 14:6-12? | *What observations can we make of Herod's feast in Matthew 14:6-12? | ||
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==Self-indulgence or Selflessness== | ==Self-indulgence or Selflessness== | ||
Herod's feast is marked by debauchery and self-indulgence. Christ's meal is marked by selfless care for the people. | Herod's feast is marked by debauchery and self-indulgence. Christ's meal is marked by selfless care for the people. | ||
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*According to Matthew 14:13, what had Jesus intended to do? | *According to Matthew 14:13, what had Jesus intended to do? | ||
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*How did Jesus respond to the interruption? | *How did Jesus respond to the interruption? | ||
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It is easy to answer the following questions about someone else. My challenge to you is to answer them about yourself. | It is easy to answer the following questions about someone else. My challenge to you is to answer them about yourself. | ||
*In what ways can you better display selflessness? | *In what ways can you better display selflessness? | ||
Revision as of 15:29, 10 September 2018
- What are some of the best excuses you have seen?
Herod's Meal and Christ's Meal
In Matthew 14:1-12 we see the narrative of the execution of John the Baptist. In this narrative we are provided a glimpse of Herod Antipas's lavish, degenerate feast contrasted with the Savior's simple compassionate feast.
- What observations can we make of Herod's feast in Matthew 14:6-12?
- What observations can we make of Christ's feast in Matthew 14:6-12?
Self-indulgence or Selflessness
Herod's feast is marked by debauchery and self-indulgence. Christ's meal is marked by selfless care for the people.
- According to Matthew 14:13, what had Jesus intended to do?
- According to Matthew 14:13, how much private time did the people give Jesus?
- When someone interrupts your private time (alone time, devotion time, relaxing time) what is your response?
- How did Jesus respond to the interruption?
Conclusion
It is easy to answer the following questions about someone else. My challenge to you is to answer them about yourself.
- In what ways can you better display selflessness?
