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*What are some of the best excuses you have seen?
 
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==Herod's Meal and Christ's Meal==
 
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*How did Jesus respond to the interruption?
 
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=Conclusion=
 
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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?

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First Things First

  • 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?